Crockpot Ajiaco (Soup)

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 c. water
4 tsp minced garlic
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 TBSP onion flakes (or fresh or frozen diced onions to taste)
2-3 diced unpeeled potatoes

Cook on high for about 2 ½ hours, then remove chicken and mix in with a whisk:

4 c. water
5 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/3 c. instant mashed potatoes flakes

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces, return to crockpot, and add:
1 can of green beans (drained)
1 can of corn (drained)
1 ½ tsp basil
¾ tsp pepper
¾ tsp paprika

Cook until potatoes and chicken are cooked through--up to 2 hours more. Add ½ c. fresh cilantro just before serving.

Optional toppings per individual serving: capers, sliced avocados, sour cream