My husband and I were both craving chicken tortilla soup this week. But, many of the versions out there aren't exactly the healthiest options. So, I decided to make my own version and make it healthier but still keep that flavor we were looking for to satisfy our cravings. This recipe is easy and totally kid friendly. In fact, my kids were singing "Mommy made something good, we really like it," to the tune of the 70's song by Rufus "Tell me something good." It was hilarious but at the same time, I guess that means they liked it! As you can see from the pictures, you have the option to garnish it or not, and the garnishes I used were healthier options too. See the recipe below for details:
Ingredients:
2-3 pounds frozen boneless skinless chicken ( I used chicken tenderloins, but feel free to use thighs, or breasts instead)
2-3 cups of water
chicken bullion (I didn't measure, just eyeballed the amount)
2 cans organic diced tomatoes
2 can organic garbanzo beans
2 organic zucchini diced
2 organic carrots diced
1 cup Kirkland organic salsa
pepper (amount to taste)
For the garnish:
plain Greek yogurt
organic guacamole
organic tortilla chips, crushed
Place all of your ingredients (EXCEPT the garnishments) in the crock pot on high for 6-8 hours. Once it's done, shred your chicken with a fork. Stir and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a dollop of organic guacamole, and crushed organic chips on top. Greek yogurt has that sour taste to it just like sour cream, but with added protein. Also, feel free to skip the garnishments or cater them to your dietary needs. For instance, if you omit the yogurt this is a dairy free recipe because there's no cheese. If you skip the tortilla chips, it's grain free as well. This recipe gives you that indulgent taste without the guilt and with some added veggies and protein as well. It's a win-win!
Enjoy!
