Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup

As a mom to four busy children, I find this recipe convenient. All I have to do is throw everything into the slow cooker and relax while it simmers.

—AMANDA WEST SIBLEY, LA



PREP: 15 MIN. COOK: 8 HOURS MAKES: 8 SERVINGS (2 1/2 QUARTS)


2 cups chicken broth

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn

1/2 cups cubed red potatoes

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium sweet red or yellow pepper, chopped

1 medium green pepper, chopped

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 package (22 ounces) fully cooked frozen grilled chicken breast strips

1/2 cups fresh baby spinach

1. In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients.

2. If desired, cut larger chicken strips into bite-size pieces; add to slow cooker.

3. Cook, covered, on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in spinach.