Low-Calorie • Gluten-free

Active 45 min

Total 4 hrs (high) / 8½ hrs (low)

Chicken-Corn Tortilla Soup

Using bone-in chicken thighs in this soup ensures the meat stays moist over the long cooking time. Not only are chicken thighs inherently juicier than breast meat, but cooking chicken on the bone also helps it stay succulent. (Photo)

Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker

• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 Anaheim or jalapeño peppers (see Tip), seeded and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1½ teaspoons crushed dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup lightly crushed tortilla chips, plus more for serving
• ½ cup corn, fresh or frozen (thawed)
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Diced avocado, shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream and/or lime wedges for garnish

1. Combine onion, Anaheim (or jalapeño) pepper, bell pepper and garlic in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Arrange chicken over the vegetables. Add broth, water, tomatoes, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt and bay leaves. Cover and cook on High for 3½ hours or on Low for 8 hours.

2. Carefully transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board. Shred with 2 forks (discard the bones).

3. Meanwhile, stir tortilla chips and corn into the slow cooker. If using the Low setting, turn to High. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more.

4. Stir the soup, breaking up any remaining pieces of tortilla chips. Stir in the chicken, lime zest and lime juice. Serve the soup with more tortilla chips, avocado, cheese, sour cream and/or lime wedges, if desired.

►► Prep ahead: Chop onion, peppers and garlic and combine. Combine broth, water, tomatoes and spices. Refrigerate in separate containers for up to 1 day.

Serves 8: 1½ cups each

Calories 207 | Fat 8g (sat 2g) | Cholesterol 57mg | Carbs 14g | Total sugars 5g (added 0g) | Protein 20g | Fiber 3g | Sodium 369mg | Potassium 469mg.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (47% daily value).

Anaheim chiles are bright, fresh and peppery. They bring a little bit of heat to the table, but not too much. If you want more fire, use jalapeños instead.