Description
A cozy, citrusy slow-cooked soup made with tender chicken thighs, creamy avocado, and fresh lime. This comforting bowl is light, flavorful, and easy to prepare in a crockpot, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds raw chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your slow cooker if it has that option.
- Add chicken, chopped onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, pepper, and chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Stir gently to combine and ensure the chicken is submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and mix it back into the broth.
- Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Add diced avocado just before serving.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like tortilla chips or lime wedges.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Add avocado right before serving to maintain its texture.
- Store leftovers without avocado for better reheating results.
- To add heat, include jalapeños or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg