Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup in the Slow Cooker or Stovetop

A bowl of Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup with shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, celery, onions, fresh herbs, and a spoon.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup in the Slow Cooker or Stovetop

This Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup is fresh, comforting and full of delicious flavors. It's easy to make in the slow cooker (or on the stovetop) for a easy lunch or dinner any time of year.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings

Calories 227kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion diced
2 stalks celery sliced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
6 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes with chilies
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons lime juice or juice of a whole lime
1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 avocado optional topping

Instructions

Add oil, onion, celery, garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, 2 stalks celery, 4 cloves garlic
Place chicken on top.
1 pound chicken breasts
Add the broth, canned tomatoes, oregano and cumin.
6 cups chicken broth, 1 can diced tomatoes with chilies, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin
Cook on high for 4-6 hours.
Remove chicken from the broth and shred with two forks.
Return shredded chicken to the broth.
Add cilantro and lime juice and stir to combine.
2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 cup fresh cilantro

Notes

Make on stovetop, add all the ingredients to a dutch oven or soup pot and cook on medium heat for 45 minutes - one hour or until veggies are to desired tenderness. Shred chicken as directed above.

use regular diced tomatoes instead of with chilies if you'd like less spice.

Add a ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for more heat.

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