This flavorful soup is full of warm spices and colorful veggies. Make it in the slow cooker and set out all the toppings for a meal that's ready whenever you are. A version of this soup was featured in 2019. Cooking methods: This recipe includes instructions for using the slow cooker or Instant Pot. Select your preferred method.
Tomatoes, diced and preferably fire-roasted (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can
Adobo sauce - 2 Tbsp
(from a can of chipotles in adobo)
Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless - 1 1/2 lbs
Avocados - 1 , diced
Limes - 1 , wedges
Cilantro - 2 Tbsp , chopped
Pepitas / pumpkin seeds - 1/4 cup
Choose Cooking Method
Prep
Onions / Bell peppers / Carrots / Garlic - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Slow cook chicken - Combine chili powder, cumin, salt, onions, bell peppers, carrots, garlic, stock, tomatoes (including liquid), and adobo sauce in the bowl of a slow cooker. Top with chicken. Cook until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
Avocados / Limes / Cilantro - Prep as directed. Divide into serving bowls.
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When chicken is cooked through, remove it from the slow cooker and shred or chop it. Return chicken to slow cooker. Season with some salt and pepper. Add some hot sauce (not in ingredients list) if you’d like the soup spicier.
Divide soup between serving bowls. Serve soup with avocados, limes, cilantro, and pepitas to be added at the table. Enjoy!
Prep
Onions / Bell peppers / Carrots / Garlic - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Avocados / Limes / Cilantro - Prep as directed. Divide into serving bowls.
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In the bowl of an Instant Pot, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, onions, bell peppers, carrots, garlic, stock, tomatoes (including liquid), and adobo sauce. Stir well. Add chicken on top.
Close and lock the lid. Set the pressure valve to 'Sealing'. Cook on manual / high pressure for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then manually release any remaining pressure.
Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and shred or chop it.
Return chicken to the Instant Pot and leave it on the Warm setting until ready to serve.
Divide soup between serving bowls. Serve soup with avocados, limes, cilantro, and pepitas to be added at the table. Enjoy!