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Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Chicken Tortilla Soup is an easy soup recipe that cooks in a crock pot. It could be the healthiest Mexican dish you can eat. Of course, I’m no expert when it comes to Mexican food, however, this soup is pretty darn healthy with plenty of flavor. This is a hearty soup that consists of chicken, your favorite Mexican seasonings, corn, beans, in chicken broth, making this a low calorie and low fat dish. Therefore, even if there are other healthier options, this chicken tortilla soup is pretty great!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

I had wanted to make chicken tortilla soup a million times. I think I pinned 5 different chicken tortilla soups on Pinterest and hadn’t tried any of them. Finally, I went to make this type of soup and mixed and matched some of the ingredients from the different recipes to create my own.

I was so nervous that the soup would be a Pinterest-Fail. Mostly because it slow cooks in the crock pot. After investing hours of “cooking” this chicken tortilla soup, I really didn’t want to figure something else out for dinner. My anxiety lessoned as the soup cooked because it was so fragrant and smelled delectable! And as soon as I took my first bite, I was hooked! This was my new favorite soup recipe. Simple to make and tasty to eat. Plus, it’s pretty healthy.

It’s the perfect soup to serve for dinner in the cold winter months. Heck, you could serve this any time of the year actually. It cooks in the crock pot after all. No need to turn the stove on for this easy soup recipe. Thus, you cook this soup in the warmer months without overheating your kitchen! Tossing everything in the crock pot hours before serving dinner is a load off my mind. Not only do I not have to worry about what to make for dinner, I don’t have to worry about cooking at dinner time!

Hearty Soup

Let’s be honest, sometimes you don’t want soup for dinner because you are really hungry and you need something hearty to fill you up. Believe me, I get it. I don’t eat much throughout the day. Therefore, come dinner time, I’m STARVING! The last thing I want to eat is something light. Having a plan for dinner helps keep me from ordering takeout at the last minute. And takeout usually equates to fried food or other unhealthy dinner choices. So having a dinner plan is necessary to keep me in line.

This chicken tortilla soup is a hearty soup. With all the chicken, beans, tomatoes, and corn, you can count on being pleasantly full after eating a bowl or two (no judgment!) of this delicious soup. Plus, you will want to top the soup with some tortilla chips, of course! Those are sure to help fill you up while you gobble up this Mexican masterpiece.

Easy Soup Recipe

Yes, making soup can be easy! In fact, I have a bunch of easy homemade soup recipes. And they are all delicious! And the best part, they are all pretty healthy too. Easy to cook, delicious to eat, and healthy for you. You have no excuses – it’s time to get your apron on and make some yummy homemade soup!

What I love about this Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is that it cooks in a crock pot. Just add in the ingredients and let the slow cooker cook your soup for you. As it gets closer to dinner, you shred the chicken and add in a few more ingredients. While that simmers together, set the table and get all your condiments ready because dinner will be ready in a few minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken Boneless
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 2 tbsp Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 32 oz Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 14.5 oz Black Beans Drained and Rinsed
  • 1.5 cups Frozen Corn Or 1 can of corn (drained)
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in crock pot.
  • Next, add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Then, pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes into a slow cooker.
  • Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken and shred, then return to slow cooker along with black beans, corn, cilantro and lime juice, stir. Cook until heated through for approx 15 – 20 minutes
  • Top with tortilla chips, sour cream (or non fat Greek yogurt) cheese, etc.

Chicken Tortilla Soup Toppings

What are the best chicken tortilla soup toppings? Well, you can add whatever your heart desires! However, if you are looking for some inspiration, here are some of my personal favorites:

Tortilla Chips

Cheddar Cheese

Avocado

NonFat Greek Yogurt (or sour cream, if you prefer something creamier)

Extra Cilantro!

Of course, these are just a few easy suggestions. There are many more toppings that you could add which would be amazing! And the more flavors and textures you mix together, the more you create a soup of your own.

Some additional toppings for your chicken tortilla soup:

Limes

Jalapeños

Red Onion

Hot Sauce

Cotija Cheese

Salsa

Whatever you prefer on your chicken tortilla soup, you will enjoy this hearty soup and will want to make it again and again…and again! And since it is an easy soup recipe, you can add this to your dinner rotation without a hassle.

Mexican Inspired Recipes

Looking for more Mexican inspired recipes? Of course you are! Here are some easy recipes you can make at home any time.

Crock Pot Cowboy Chicken

Black Jack Margarita

Turkey Enchiladas

More Crock Pot Recipes

And if you need some new crock pot recipes, you came to the right place! I’m a huge slow cooker fan. And these are not your average crock pot meals, these are deliciously tasty dinners that are super easy to make.

Honey Crusted Parmesan Pork

Beef Stroganoff

Creamy Crock Pot Chicken

Hawaiian Chicken

Must Have Martinis

Finally, you NEED some yummy martinis in your life. Everyone does. These amazing martinis have something for everyone; creamy, chocolate-y, and sweet. Take your pick or try them all.

Pistachio Martini

Chocolate Shamrock Martini

Bananas Foster Martini

Peach Cobbler Martini

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup is a healthy and easy crock pot soup that will be your go-to Mexican dinner!
Course Dinner, lunch, Soup
Keyword hearty soup, homemade soup, soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author jenahoward

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken Boneless
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 2 tbsp Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 32 oz Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 14.5 oz Black Beans Drained and Rinsed
  • 1.5 cups Frozen Corn Or 1 can of corn (drained)
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in crock pot.
  • Next, add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Then, pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes into a slow cooker.
  • Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken and shred, then return to slow cooker along with black beans, corn, cilantro and lime juice, stir. Cook until heated through for approx 15 – 20 minutes
  • Top with tortilla chips, sour cream (or non fat Greek yogurt) cheese, etc.
  • ENJOY!
    crock pot chicken tortilla soup is a hearty mexican soup that is easy to make homemade soup that tastes delicious and is healthy, a very warm and comforting dinner
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Chicken, Kale, And Sweet Potato Soup – Crock Pot Easy!

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Chicken, Kale, And Sweet Potato Soup is a healthy soup that tastes delicious. This is a very easy to make crock pot soup recipe. Just a few minutes of preparation and the hearty soup slow cooks while you go about your day!

It’s the beginning of a new year and boy do we need a new year after a tough 2020! I’m starting the new year off right by eating cleaner and healthier. I love Christmas time and all the cheese, wine, and desserts that are part of the Christmas season, but you can only take so much in such a short amount of time. It’s time to get back to basics where we cut back on the cheese and bump up the veggies. Do you remember what vegetables are? It’s been a while since you’ve had them after all! Nonetheless, eating healthier doesn’t have to equate to eating cardboard, tasteless food. No way! I’m opting for delicious meals that taste amazing, but are less calories, fat, and carbohydrates. It can be done. And this soup is proof of that!

Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is a classic soup that is well liked by pretty much everyone. And what’s not to like? It has chicken broth, chicken (of course!), and usually has some kind of starch whether it’s rice or pasta of some sort. Many people like to add vegetables as well. Common veggies of choice are carrots, onions, and leafy options like escarole or spinach.

People love to eat chicken soup, when they are sick. Not only does it taste good, but according to some studies, chicken soup can actually help fight colds. Yes, it’s true, it’s not just a myth! The soup helps ease up nasal congestion. Additionally, chicken soup hydrates the body which is essential for sick bodies. Further, the salt and electrolytes in the broth retain hydration. And finally, chicken soup can also improve the cilia function in your nose which then provides protection from contagions entering your body. Chicken soup is pretty amazing. And it tastes good so you can get the health benefits of soup even when you aren’t sick!

Ground Turkey Rice Soup Vs. Crock Pot Chicken, Sweet Potato Soup

My recipe for Ground Turkey, Kale, and Brown Rice Soup, was the inspiration for this chicken, kale, and sweet potato soup. Well, technically it was that recipe and reading another recipe for a crock pot soup which consisted of chicken, kale, and sweet potatoes. However, the soup recipe I came across had no seasonings in it at all. As a result, the reviews on that soup were mixed; some loved the soup and others said it was too bland. It got me thinking about mixing the two different recipes together and coming up with my own crock pot chicken, kale, and sweet potato soup.

I was nervous about how it would turn out. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was! And now I’m excited to add this soup to my family’s dinner rotation. It tastes great and it’s very healthy as well. Oh, and it’s very easy to make. It’s a win-win-win!

Although the seasonings for the Ground Turkey, Kale, and Brown Rice Soup and the Chicken, Kale, and Sweet Potato soup are very similar, the soups actually taste very different. While both delicious in their own right, they do not taste the same. I was actually surprised by this. However, it does make sense that the each soup tasted differently. After all, chicken and ground turkey don’t exactly taste the same. And sweet potatoes and brown rice certainly have different flavors, not to mention textures. Both soups have a flavorsome taste which is great because you could make them in the same week and have completely different dinners!

Which Is Healthier?

Sweet Potato Or Brown Rice?

Both sweet potatoes and brown rice are a great source of fiber. In fact, they have almost equal amounts of fiber.

When it comes to carbohydrates, both sweet potatoes and brown rice are excellent sources. However, brown rice has almost 3 times as many calories and a higher amount of carbs than sweet potatoes.

So while it might sound like sweet potatoes are the healthier option for a soup, it should be noted that brown rice actually has 5 times as much protein than sweet potatoes.

Therefore, we can only conclude that both sweet potatoes and brown rice are healthy in their own right. Deciding on which is the healthier choice for a soup or any snack/meal will really come down to what it is your are trying to accomplish. If you are trying to lose weight, the lower calorie option might be better. Thus, sweet potatoes could be the winner. However, if you are looking to increase your protein intake, brown rice would be the winner. Either way, moderation is key as well as eating each with a balanced diet and regular exercise. That is always the formula for a healthy body.

Crock Pot Soup

I’m a huge fan of cooking in a crock pot. Just like a baby bjorn carrier frees up your hands while holding a baby, a crock pot frees up your time to do other things while your food cooks. Maybe not the easiest analogy to follow, but slow cooking food in a crock pot is a huge time saver. And that time can be spent on lots of other things which I’m sure you can appreciate as much as me.

This crock pot soup really makes life easier on many levels. It takes approximately 10 – 15 minutes to prepare (which is basically just cutting and chopping). After the prep work is done, you go about your day and get things done. Don’t you love checking things off of your to-do list? I sometimes think I make lists just to check off the items on it.

Chicken, Kale, & Sweet Potato Soup Ingredients

If you are like me, you probably won’t want to see an ingredients list that consists of more than 5 items. Don’t get discouraged that this crock pot soup recipe consists of 11 ingredients. The number of ingredients don’t add a significant amount of time to the cooking of this delicious meal, but they do add a ton of amazing flavor!

  • 3 lbs Chicken Boneless
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Cut into small pieces
  • 1 Shallots Chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup Baby Carrots Cut into 1/2″ pieces
  • 2 tbsp Garlic Minced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped into small pieces
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14 oz can
  • 2 tbsp Herbs de Provence
  • 5 cups Chicken Broth I prefer low sodium, no fat chicken broth
  • 1 bunch Kale Cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Add chopped sweet potatoes and chicken to the crock pot.
  • Next, add shallots, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, and herbs de Provence to crock pot.
  • Then add in. chicken broth
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
  • Approximately 15 – 30 minutes before serving, stir in kale. Mix it in so that it’s submerged in the liquid and cooks down.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and add parmesan cheese to each bowl.

More Soups To Love

It’s soup season! What better time to make a hearty soup that is super easy to make? Like they say, there is no time like the present!

Check out these easy soup recipes:

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Ground Turkey, Kale, & Brown Rice Soup

Seafood Chowder

Desserts To Devour

And since you are being so good by eating soup for dinner, you deserve a tasty dessert.

Check out these easy to make dessert recipes:

Rolo Cookies

Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake

Crock Pot Chocolate Covered Peanut Clusters

NO BAKE Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pie

Must Make Martinis

If dessert isn’t really your thing, maybe you should try a dessert martini instead. These martinis are delicious and strong so sip slowly:

French Martini

Pistachio Martini

S’Mores Martini

Bananas Foster Martini

Chocolate Amaretto Martini

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Chicken, Kale, & Sweet Potato Soup

Delicious Soup Recipe That Is EASY To Make!
Course Main Course, Main Dish, Soup
Keyword best soup, crockpot, hearty soup, homemade soup, kale, kale soup, soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 people
Author jenahoward

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Chicken Boneless
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Cut into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp Garlic Minced
  • 1 Shallots Chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup Baby Carrots Cut into 1/2" pieces
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped into small pieces
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14 oz can
  • 2 tbsp Herbs de Provence
  • 5 cups Chicken Broth I prefer low sodium, no fat chicken broth
  • 1 bunch Kale Cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Add chopped sweet potatoes and chicken to the crock pot.
  • Next, add shallots, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, and herbs de Provence to crock pot.
  • Then add in. chicken broth
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
  • Approximately 15 – 30 minutes before serving, stir in kale. Mix it in so that it's submerged in the liquid and cooks down.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and add parmesan cheese to each bowl.
  • Enjoy!

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Thick And Creamy New England Seafood Chowder

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Seafood Chowder is a delicious and hearty soup. The creamy goodness of shrimp, scallops, clams, and potatoes cooks in less than 30 minutes. It is easy to make and really hits the spot!

With so many nutrients and flavor, this will be your go-to chowder during the chilly months. I do love tasty canned clam chowders for a quick and easy meal – usually lunch. However, with this easy to cook seafood chowder, you can make your very own mouthwatering seafood chowder from scratch. It is really much, much better. And you will amaze yourself at your culinary skills.

Chowder Vs Soup

Technically this creamy comfort food is not a soup, but a chowder. So what makes a soup a chowder? The easy answer is that a chowder is thick and somewhat chunky base versus a soup that is has a thin liquid consistency.

Soup usually consists of a chicken broth and vegetables along with meat and has a thin consistency. However, chowders like this seafood chowder are made with cream or milk and consists of potatoes, shrimp, scallops, and clams. Further, chowders are generally thickened by adding a roux to them. While soup is comforting, a chowder is liquid comfort food at it’s best!

Shellfish Lovers

This seafood chowder is a favorite among creamy soup lovers and shellfish lovers alike. I really like fish. However, I really LOVE shellfish! I could eat shellfish multiple times per week. I mean, who doesn’t love the sweet taste of scallops, lobster, an crab meat? And then there are clams, mussels, and shrimp to consider as well. All of the above have their own flavors that make for spectacular dishes.

New England is famous for it’s shellfish. We really are spoiled when it comes to delicious seafood chowders because the shellfish needed to make this creamy masterpiece is readily available year round.

You can mix and match your favorite shellfish in this chowder to create a different bowl each time you make it. For instance, if scallops are expensive, you might consider opting for lump crab meat or lobster meat. Although neither of those options are considered inexpensive, you might get lucky if you catch the sales at the right time!

How To Make

If seafood chowder seems intimidating to make at home, you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy this is to cook. As previously mentioned, this delectable dinner comes together quickly. You can actually get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes! Therefore, you can serve this up any night of the week – even the busy nights!

Furthermore, if you want to make your life even easier, you can skip the dishes by serving this seafood chowder in bread bowls. Because no bowls equals less cleanup!

Here is what you will need for this amazing seafood chowder:

Ingredients

  • 6 slices Bacon
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1/2 Onion diced
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 5 tbsp Flour
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 cans Cream of Bacon Soup
  • 2.5 cups Light Cream
  • 2 cans Chopped Clams
  • 2 cans Diced Potatoes
  • 1 lb Shrimp small, deveined, cooked
  • 1 lb Bay Scallops

Instructions

As was previously stated, this yummy dinner will be quick and easy. Check out what you need to make this delicious seafood chowder:

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy (about 6 to 8 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Melt butter in the stockpot.
  • Add garlic and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in thyme for about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in flour until lightly browned (about 1 minute).
  • Gradually whisk in cream, vegetable broth, clam juice, and cook. Whisking constantly, until slightly thickened about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add 1 can of cream of bacon. Stir frequently and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in clams, scallops, and shrimp until heated through.
  • Add potatoes.
  • Add 2nd can of cream of bacon. Stir frequently and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add more cream or milk, if too thick.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Garnish with crumbled bacon.

More Soups To Try

If you love soup, chowder, and creamy dishes, you need to try the following recipes. They are really easy to make so you can make them any night of the week, even if you are pressed for time, you can make these yummy dinners!

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Turkey, Kale, & Brown Rice Soup

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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New England Seafood Chowder

The BEST New England Seafood Chowder Recipe. An easy to make creamy chowder loaded with scallops, shrimp, clams, and potatoes.
Course Dinner, lunch, Soup
Keyword hearty soup, homemade soup, seafood
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author jenahoward

Ingredients

  • 6 slices Bacon
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1/2 Onion diced
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 5 tbsp Flour
  • 2 cups Light Cream
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 cans Cream of Bacon Soup
  • 2 cans Chopped Clams
  • 2 cans Diced Potatoes
  • 1 lb Shrimp small, deveined, cooked
  • 1 lb Bay Scallops

Instructions

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy (about 6 to 8 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Melt butter in the stockpot.
  • Add garlic and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in thyme for about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in flour until lightly browned (about 1 minute).
  • Gradually whisk in cream, vegetable broth, clam juice, and cook. Whisking constantly, until slightly thickened about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add 1 can of cream of bacon. Stir frequently and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in clams, scallops, and shrimp until heated through.
  • Add potatoes.
  • Add 2nd can of cream of bacon. Stir frequently and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add more cream or milk, if too thick.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Garnish with crumbled bacon.
  • ENJOY!
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup is an awesome soup that is based on the classic American dinner, Chicken Pot Pie, of course. This soup is a hearty meal which has meat, vegetables, dairy, and is best when served with biscuits or some kind of bread. I’m confident that once you try this, it will become a favorite in your family. Adults and kids all enjoy this popular meal.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup – How It Became A Favorite

One day I was trading recipes with a friend of mine and she mentioned her family loved Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Chicken Pot Pie SOUP? What exactly was that? And how come I never heard of it before?!? It turns out it is basically the same dish, but in a soup version. I needed to know the ingredients and I HAD to make this.

And soon after I found out about this yummy soup, I made it for dinner. It was super easy to make. Like, embarrassingly, easy. This is the type of meal you can throw together and everyone will love it. Do you have a crock pot? If you do, you can pop some chicken in the crock pot in the morning and throw dinner together in the evening in less than 20 minutes.

Dinner was ready quickly. It looked and smelled delicious. It was easy to make which is great. Would it be as good as I hoped? We sat down to dinner to find out. After just a few bites, we all agreed that the Chicken Pot Pie Soup was a hit! My entire family devoured it and then got seconds. And then devoured those as well. That was all the proof I needed when deeming this a Favorite Dinner on my Pinterest board.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

There are minimal ingredients in this yummy soup which always wins bonus points for me, when it comes to recipes. How easy can a recipe be if it has 10 million ingredients in it? Less is best, that’s my motto when it comes to cooking!

Ingredients

The only ingredients you will need for this recipe is chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of potato soup, milk, frozen vegetables, and diced potatoes. That’s it. Sometimes it might be difficult to find cream of potato soup and that is okay. Although it is best with that soup, you can still enjoy this meal without it. Just add extra cream of chicken soup in it’s place and add extra diced potatoes. Nobody will notice the difference.

  • 2 cans Cream of Potato Soup If you can’t find this, you can use extra cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup Make it healtheir by using the Healthy Request Soup
  • 2 cans Diced Potatoes
  • 2 cans Milk Fill empty soup can with milk for measuring
  • 1 pkg Frozen Mixed Vegetables
  • 2 lbs Chicken Shredded or cut into small pieces

Instructions

Cooking The Chicken

  • Put chicken in the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • When chicken is cooked, shred chicken to use in the Chicken Pot Pie Soup.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

  • Put all ingredients in a large pot.
  • Stir well and cook for approximately 15 minutes – until well blended and the vegetables are not frozen.
  • Serve with Crescent Rolls.

Chicken Pot Pie Lovers Need This Soup

Basically, if you love Chicken Pot Pie, you need to try this chicken pot pie soup recipe. If you love soup, you need to try this. And if you like easy dinners, you need to try this. Actually, if you like to eat tasty meals, you need to make this as well!

More Soups To Try

Seafood Chowder

Ground Turkey, Kale, Brown Rice Soup

Easy Dinners To Make

Crock Pot Creamy Chicken with Peas

Creamy Chicken with Bacon

Crock Pot Chicken with Dumplings

Must Have Martinis

S’Mores Martini

Pistachio Martini

French Martini

Bananas Foster Martini

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Your Favorite Comfort Food Will Be Your New Favorite Soup!
Course Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword best soup, chicken, easy dinner, hearty soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author jenahoward

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Cream of Potato Soup If you can't find this, you can use extra cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup Make it healtheir by using the Healthy Request Soup
  • 2 cans Diced Potatoes
  • 2 cans Milk Fill empty soup can with milk for measuring
  • 1 pkg Frozen Mixed Vegetables
  • 2 lbs Chicken Shredded or cut into small pieces

Instructions

Cooking The Chicken

  • Put chicken in the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • When chicken is cooked, shred chicken to use in the Chicken Pot Pie Soup.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

  • Put all ingredients in a large pot.
  • Stir well and cook for approximately 15 minutes – until well blended and the vegetables are not frozen.
  • Serve with Crescent Rolls.
  • ENJOY!
Dinner, Soup, Stovetop, Turkey

The Best Ground Turkey, Kale, & Brown Rice Soup

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Ground turkey, kale, and rice soup sounds really healthy. Almost too healthy. As if it won’t taste good. How can healthy be something I crave for dinner? This soup is so delicious, you will feel even better eating it because it’s good for you.

I had never really made a homemade soup before. Of course, I had thrown chicken broth in a pot with tortellini before and added some carrots, but that was about the extent of my homemade soups. It was winter time in the North East which means the temps were FREEZING. The best way to warm up is to have a nice bowl of hot soup, preferably homemade.

Finding A Soup Recipe

I was on the hunt for a soup recipe that tasted great, easy to make (always looking for easy recipes!), and hearty. I love soup, but sometimes soup isn’t a great option for dinner since it isn’t known for filling you up. Nonetheless, I found a recipe that looked like it matched my requirements. It sounded super healthy. Most people would probably be excited for a healthy soup, but I was skeptical. Healthy would be a good thing, but would it taste good?

This soup had flavorful ingredients like shallots and herbs de provence so I thought it had a good chance of being tasty. I added this meal to my weekly meal planner and added the ingredients to my weekly shopping list and got excited to make this ground turkey, kale, rice soup!

Making The Soup

The big day came and I was ready to go. After gathering up all of my ingredients and was ready to get started on the soup recipe. I set aside almost a full hour to prepare this soup. Okay, I was ready, yet nervous. New recipes always scare me – what if they aren’t good? What if nobody wants to eat dinner? Then what will we have? Ever have those thoughts??

I plowed ahead and got cooking. I have to say, this soup is really easy to make. Aside from chopping up the shallots, carrots, and red bell pepper, you don’t have much to prep. And as each stage was cooking, you can prep for the next step and/or clean up the previous one. I like cooking in stages for sanity and sanitary purposes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra Virgin is my favorite
  • 5 Shallots Chopped into small pieces
  • 16 oz Baby Carrots Cut into 1/2″ pieces
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped into small pieces
  • 16 oz Ground Turkey
  • 1 tbsp Herbs de Provence
  • 5 cups Chicken Broth I prefer low sodium, no fat chicken broth
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14 oz can
  • 2 cups Brown Rice Cooked
  • 1 bunch Kale Cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Warm the oil over medium high heat.
  • Add shallots, carrots, and bell pepper to the pot and saute for approx 8-10 minutes.
  • Next, add the turkey and continue to stir until the meat turns white (approx 5-7 minutes).
  • Then, add herbs de Provence and stir for another minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, and rice and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in kale and season with a dash or two of salt and the black pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender (about 15minutes).
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and add parmesan cheese to each.

Healthy Soup For The Win

As the soup was simmering towards the end stage, the house filled up with a mouthwatering aroma. Finally, I broke down and decided I had to try a tiny bit just to make sure what I smelled would actually taste good. And yes, it did! What a relief. This dinner would be a success. Phew!

Once you ladle the soup into individual bowls, top each with parmesan cheese. Freshly grated parmesan cheese really makes this soup remarkable.

In conclusion, my family enjoyed this dinner and were quite surprised that they got full. Nobody even asked what that ‘green stuff’ was (ie kale). I was even more relieved that they liked this soup and weren’t hung up on the fact that it was good for them. Therefore, I call this a successful dinner recipe!

Ground Turkey For Days

If you can’t get enough of ground turkey because it tastes great and is healthier than hamburger, check out more recipes like this:

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Turkey Enchiladas

And, since you are so healthy with your dinner choices, you should splurge on a delicious martini (or two – no judgment here!):

Caramel Martini

Tiramisu Martini

Chocolate Shamrock Martini

Cheers!

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Turkey, Kale, & Brown Rice Soup

This delicious soup makes eating healthy very easy!
Course Main Course, Main Dish, Soup
Keyword best soup, brown rice, ground turkey, ground turkey kale and brown rice soup, hearty soup, homemade soup, kale, kale soup, soup, turkey soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra Virgin is my favorite
  • 5 Shallots Chopped into small pieces
  • 16 oz Baby Carrots Cut into 1/2" pieces
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped into small pieces
  • 16 oz Ground Turkey
  • 1 tbsp Herbs de Provence
  • 5 cups Chicken Broth I prefer low sodium, no fat chicken broth
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14 oz can
  • 1 cup Brown Rice Cooked
  • 1 bunch Kale Cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Warm the oil over medium high heat.
  • Add shallots, carrots, and bell pepper to the pot and saute for approx 8-10 minutes.
  • Next, add the turkey and continue to stir until the meat turns white (approx 5-7 minutes).
  • Then, add herbs de Provence and stir for another minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, and rice and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in kale and season with a dash or two of salt and the black pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender (about 15minutes).
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and add parmesan cheese to each.
  • Enjoy!