TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 hours (Quick cook takes 1 hour 15 minutes)
MAKES: 8 servings
Yield: 5 quarts
This recipe is SOUP-ER good! There is a mix of sweet (cinnamon) and spicy (chili powder) which gives it a unique, yet delectable taste.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups) Use cone #3 with Saladmaster.
- 1-2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed -OR- chicken breasts.
- 3-4 cups chicken or turkey broth (real broth would be best)
- 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, red
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn
- 1/2 package of frozen okra
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips
Directions
Saladmaster directions:
In 5-qt. MP5, combine the first 12 ingredients. Set temp to 350 degrees. Let Vapo-Valve click for 5 minutes. Turn to 170 degrees and cook, covered, on for 5-6 hours or until chicken and sweet potatoes are tender (if using chicken breasts, shred before serving). Serve with cheese, sour cream and chips.
Slow cooker directions:
In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until chicken and sweet potatoes are tender (if using chicken breasts, shred before serving). Serve with cheese, sour cream and chips.
Quick cook directions in Saladmaster:
In 5 or 7qt saucepan, add the first 12 ingredients, except the chicken. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 1 hour or until potatoes are soft. In Saladmaster, wait for vapo-valve to click then reduce to low for 1 hour. In another saucepan, boil chicken until cooked. Shred and add to soup. Serve with cheese, sour cream and chips.
Saladmaster directions:
In 5-qt. MP5, combine the first 12 ingredients. Set temp to 350 degrees. Let Vapo-Valve click for 5 minutes. Turn to 170 degrees and cook, covered, on for 5-6 hours or until chicken and sweet potatoes are tender (if using chicken breasts, shred before serving). Serve with cheese, sour cream and chips.
Slow cooker directions:
In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until chicken and sweet potatoes are tender (if using chicken breasts, shred before serving). Serve with cheese, sour cream and chips.
Quick cook directions in Saladmaster:
In 5 or 7qt saucepan, add the first 12 ingredients, except the chicken. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 1 hour or until potatoes are soft. In Saladmaster, wait for vapo-valve to click then reduce to low for 1 hour. In another saucepan, boil chicken until cooked. Shred and add to soup. Serve with cheese, sour cream and chips.
Fun Fact about Crockpots and Temperatures: Crockpots may vary but generally, the LOW setting is about 200 degrees F. and the HIGH setting is about 300 degrees F. One hour on HIGH is approximately equal to 2 to 2-1/2 hours on LOW.
