Ingredients
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 poblano pepper or jalapeno pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 8 oz cream cheese or crème fraîche
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, diced
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- Optional garnishes: 2 limes, chopped cilantro, crumbled turkey bacon, 1/2 cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, pepper, and garlic until softened (about 3 minutes). Stir in chili powder and cumin for another minute.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and add frozen corn, diced potatoes, chicken breast, and chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until ingredients are tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like crumbled turkey bacon, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added richness, consider blending part of the soup before serving. Feel free to mix in seasonal vegetables like zucchini for extra nutrition. Leftover soup can be frozen for up to three months; just reheat before serving.
