Ingredients
Method
- Pour 5 cups of bone or vegetable broth into a slow cooker and set to cook for six hours.
- In a skillet, sauté chicken breasts in a few tablespoons of coconut oil until they begin to turn white and release juices. Break them into desired serving sizes.
- Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker using a slotted spoon. Drain the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté 4 cloves of pressed garlic and 1 diced onion until the onions are translucent.
- Transfer the sautéed garlic and onion to the slow cooker using a slotted spoon. Add 1 finely chopped jalapeño pepper.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, and 2 bay leaves. Cover and cook.
- With 1-2 hours of cook time remaining, add the sliced bell peppers and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
- Once cooking is complete, remove the bay leaves. Serve in bowls topped with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For the most tender chicken, ensure it's cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before shredding or breaking apart.
- If the soup seems too thick, add a splash more broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Store leftover chicken fajita soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If the soup seems too thick, add a splash more broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Store leftover chicken fajita soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
