Mexican Chicken Soup

Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe- Flavor-packed slow cooker Mexican Chicken Soup recipe made with chicken, beans, peppers, and seasonings in a delicious spicy broth.

This recipe will make about four servings. If you are cooking for a larger crowd, simply double the recipe. We served our soup with tortilla chips, sour cream and fresh chopped cilantro.

Notes on Mexican Chicken Soup Ingredients:

Chicken Thighs - Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts both work great in this recipe. You can also use rotisserie chicken (2 ½ cups shredded).

Pinto Beans - Two cans pinto beans, drained. Black beans would also be great in this recipe.

Chicken Broth - We used chicken bone broth in our soup, but you can use chicken, vegetable or beef broth as well.

El Pato Tomato Sauce - You'll need one eight ounce can of El Pato brand tomato hot sauce. You can find this at your local grocery store in the salsa aisle. As a substitution, use an eight ounce can of tomato sauce.

Red Bell Pepper - Half of a large red bell pepper. You can also use orange or yellow bell peppers as a substitute.

Green Bell Pepper - Half of a large green bell pepper. As a substitution, you can also use Anaheim, poblano or hatch peppers.

Jalapeño - I made this soup using one jalapeño pepper. However, if you want a spicier soup, use two jalapeños. If you don't want your soup spicy, skip the jalapeño.

Onion - You will need one yellow onion for this recipe. You can also use white, or red onion.

Garlic - We used three fresh garlic cloves. I highly recommend using fresh garlic but if you don't have any on hand, use one teaspoon garlic powder.

Cilantro - Fresh chopped cilantro adds a delicious fresh flavor to the soup.

Lime Juice - Half of a lime for fresh squeezed lime juice.

Orange Juice - A quarter of an orange for a fresh slightly sweet citrus flavor. You can also use regular store-bought orange juice.

Mexican Seasoning Blend - Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder.

*Full measurements and instructions are listed below in recipe card.

Tools to have on hand for this recipe:

• Slow Cooker / Crockpot  - To cook the Soup in.
• Cutting Board + Knife – To chop and prepare your veggies.
• Measuring Cups + Spoons – For properly measuring all of the ingredients.
• Cooking Spoon – To stir the soup.

How To Make Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup:

Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker except for the chicken and stir to fully combine. Add chicken thighs.

Cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for about 3-4 hours or until chicken is cooked through and fork tender.

Shred chicken with two forks and stir soup to combine. Serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

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