Description
This Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Soup is a flavorful and spicy slow-cooked soup featuring tender chicken, smoky chipotle peppers, black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or meal prep, this gluten-free soup is packed with protein and balanced with fresh lime juice and cilantro for brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
Liquids and Seasonings
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Add olive oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, minced chipotle peppers, ground cumin, dried oregano, and smoked paprika to the bottom of a 6-quart crockpot. Stir well to combine all the aromatics and spices.
- Add chicken and vegetables: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs over the seasoned mixture, then add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed black beans, and frozen corn on top.
- Pour in broth and season: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and season lightly with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Slow cook the soup: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6–7 hours, or on high heat for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot, shred it using two forks, and then return the shredded chicken to the soup, stirring to combine.
- Finish with fresh flavors: Stir in the juice of one lime and the chopped fresh cilantro. Taste the soup and adjust salt, pepper, or heat if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve with optional toppings such as sliced avocado, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, or sour cream for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra heat, add an additional chipotle pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken; if using, reduce the cook time to 2–3 hours on low to allow flavors to meld without overcooking.
- This soup freezes well; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Optional toppings like avocado, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, or sour cream enhance the flavor and texture.
