Crockpot Chicken Avocado Lime Soup

A simple & delicious crockpot chicken soup! This chicken avocado lime soup is brimming with flavorful chicken, fresh Mexican herbs & spices & zesty lime juice! Top it with crispy tortilla strips for a healthy meal the whole family will love!

This just might be the best crockpot soup recipe you’ll find on the blog! My family’s been making chicken avocado lime soup for years now and it’s so good! (Fun Fact: We served this soup for Christmas Eve dinner every year when I was little, so I’m always reminded of those memories whenever I make it now.🥰) But it couldn’t be any easier! Super simple ingredients, your crockpot literally does all the work and it’s flavor is insanely good!

Very similar to chicken tortilla soup and chicken enchilada soup with it’s ingredients – minus the corn, beans and crushed tomatoes. You won’t even miss them!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Chicken breast: We use boneless skinless chicken breasts for ours since that’s what we keep on hand. Chicken thighs would also work instead! (I’d suggest using boneless skinless chicken thighs to make shredding easier.)

Chicken broth: Used as the base of your soup! (You may need to add a little extra salt if using low sodium broth.)

Avocado: Don’t be shy with the avoado! We load our bowls

Lime juice: Always use fresh lime juice! (Bottled lime juice tends to have additives in it that can alter its flavor and make it sweeter.)

Green onion: Use the green and white parts of the onion for maximum flavor!

Cilantro: We always cut a little extra to garnish the soup with later.

Tomatoes: We always use roma tomatoes for ours! (They have the best flavor after being cooked.)

Jalapeños: Deseed your jalapeño if you don’t want the soup too spicy. (We want the flavor – not the heat!)

Garlic: You’ll need 3 minced garlic cloves for this soup.

Spices: Cumin, salt and black pepper are needed to season your soup!

How To Make Chicken Avocado Lime Soup

1. Cook the soup. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a crockpot and generously season them with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken broth, sliced green onion, tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño & cumin. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 5-7 hours.

2. Shred the chicken. Once done, remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two large forks. Add the shredded chicken back to the crockpot.

3. Finishing touches. Right before serving, add the chopped cilantro and lime juice to the soup and a give it a good stir.

4. Serve! Serve each individual bowl with avocado, tortilla strips and extra chopped cilantro.

Topping Ideas

Toppings are key when it comes to chicken avocado lime soup! There’s so many yummy options! Here are a few of our favorites:

• Tortilla strips
• AVOCADO! (Lots of avocado is a MUST!😉)
• Chopped cilantro
• Extra sliced green onion
• Lime wedges
• Hot sauce
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Pico de gallo

Storing and Reheating

This chicken soup is fantastic when it comes to leftovers! We love making a big batch of it on Sunday to have for easy lunches throughout the week! It’s fast, tasty and filling!

• Storing: Pour your leftover soup into an air tight container and keep it stored in the refrigerator. It should stay good for 3-4 days if stored properly.
• Reheating: Either reheat the amount you want in the microwave until it reaches your desired temperature or heat it in a pot on the stove! (Heating it on the stove will keep it hotter longer!)

Can I freeze this soup? YES! Soup keeps so well in the freezer and this one’s no exception! Keep it stored in an airtight container or pour it into heavy-duty freezer bags! It should stay good for up to 4-6 months if stored properly.

FAQ’s

Is it safe to put raw chicken in my slow cooker soup? Yes it’s completely safe! This soup recipe calls for a minimum cooking time of 5 hours – which is plenty of time to ensure it’s safe to eat.

Can I use shredded rotisserie chicken instead? Absolutely! Simply swap out the raw chicken for cooked shredded chicken and follow the original directions. (I suggest using 3-4 cups of shredded chicken.)

Why you’ll love this Mexican chicken soup recipe!

• Your crockpot does all the work! Just add your chicken & chop a few ingredients & you’re done! It couldn’t be any easier!
• Inexpensive & nourishing! These soup ingredients are pretty inexpensive. You might even have most of them already! Load your soup up with your favorite toppings to make it even more satisfying!
• A flavorful & healthy meal! This chicken soup is loaded with lean protein, healthy fats & lots of fresh Mexican herbs & spices!
• Easy clean up! Crockpot soups are the best – only one pot!

More soup recipes you might like:

• Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup
• Italian Sausage Butternut Squash Soup
• Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Soup

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