Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Soup Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Soup featuring tender shredded chicken, green chiles, beans, and tangy salsa verde. Perfect for a comforting meal with easy slow cooker preparation and customizable toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and crunchy tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-6 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles (1 small can)
- 31 ounces great northern beans (2 cans, including juice)
- 16 ounces salsa verde (1 jar)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Juice of 1 lime
Toppings
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Place the diced onion at the bottom of a large slow cooker. Lay the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the onions. Sprinkle the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt evenly over the chicken for flavor infusion.
- Add remaining ingredients: Pour in the diced green chiles, great northern beans including their juices, and salsa verde over the chicken. Then, pour the chicken broth on top. Secure the lid tightly on the slow cooker.
- Slow cook the soup: Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or on low heat for 4-6 hours. This allows the chicken to become tender and the flavors to meld perfectly.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it in.
- Finish the soup: Mix in the fresh lime juice and honey to brighten and balance the flavors. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top for added freshness.
- Serve with toppings: Ladle soup into bowls and offer toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips so everyone can customize their bowl.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add chopped jalapeños or use spicy salsa verde.
- Great northern beans can be substituted with cannellini or pinto beans if preferred.
- Adjust the salt according to taste or use low-sodium chicken broth for a healthier option.
- This soup freezes well; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- For added texture, garnish with fresh diced avocado or sliced radishes.
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