It’s soup season y’all! And honestly, there’s no better way to kick it off than with this Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup recipe.

Look, I know I’m biased, but to me this Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup has everything you’d want in a fall recipe. It’s flavorful, hearty, filling, hormone-healthy, makes fantastic leftovers, and can EASILY be customized to your unique dietary needs (gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, keto, etc.).

Not to mention, the slow cooker aspect makes it such an easy set and forget type meal you can take advantage of during those busy fall days. But if you don’t own a crockpot, don’t fret, as I’ve also got tips to make stove-top.

Snag all the details, swaps, tips and recipe below!

HORMONE BALANCING SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACO SOUP INGREDIENTS

+ BONE BROTH

Bone broth is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium essential for fertility, a healthy pregnancy and postpartum healing. It also contains gut-healing compounds like glutamine, glycine, collagen and proline that reduce intestinal inflammation and support your thyroid gland.

+ DIGESTIVE SUPPORTING SPICES

This soup is loaded with spices like cumin, chili powder, paprika and coriander that support balanced blood sugar, optimized digestion, increased bile production (crucial for digestion) and reduced indigestion.

+ COCONUT MILK

A non-dairy alternative rich in healthy fats needed for sex hormone production. I love this brand, as it doesn’t include any gums or emulsifiers that can disrupt gut health.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACO SOUP RECIPE SWAPS

+ TO MAKE KETO CHICKEN TACO SOUP

To make this recipe keto-friendly, simply leave out the beans. You can also swap them for cauliflower rice to add bulk and fiber to the soup, without the additional carbs.

+ TO MAKE PALEO CHICKEN TACO SOUP

To make this recipe paleo-friendly, leave out the beans.

+ TO MAKE EXTRA CREAMY CHICKEN TACO SOUP

Swap the bone broth for another can of full-fat coconut milk to make extra creamy. I also recommend topping with coconut yogurt or a lactose-free sour cream.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACO SOUP HORMONE HEALTH TIPS

+ TOP WITH A HEALTHY FAT

Healthy fats are critical for sex hormone production. Try drizzling some extra virgin olive oil or topping with coconut yogurt or a lactose-free sour cream for a boost of flavor and satiating macronutrients.

+ SPRINKLE WITH CILANTRO + LIME 

Cilantro is known as a medicinal herb that aids in detoxification, helping your body eliminate excess toxins that can lead to hormonal imbalance. Lime helps to secrete digestive juices to help you properly absorb the nutrients of this slow cooker chicken taco soup recipe.

+ ADD IN MORE VEGGIES

I love adding in cauliflower rice and greens like kale or collards for an extra liver supportive and hormone balancing boost (cruciferous veggies help to detox excess estrogen and other toxins).

MORE HEALTHY SOUP RECIPES 

+ CREAMY CORN + BACON CHOWDER (DF/GF)

+ BISON + BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI (PART OF MY FREE! FALL RECIPE DOWNLOAD)

+ IMMUNITY BOOSTING CHICKEN CHICKPEA NOODLE SOUP

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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

DF

GF

This creamy, hearty and delicious hormone-healthy soup recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free as well as easily customized to be keto/paleo, making it an anti-inflammatory option most can enjoy!

PREP TIME:	TOTAL TIME:
00:00 Mins	03:00 Hours

• Author: Lauren Chambers

• Servings: 4

• Recipe Type: soup, entree, dinner, slow cooker,

• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 1 heaping tbsp avocado oil or grass-fed ghee
• 1 small sweet or yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 pounds (about 1 package) organic boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 heaping tbsp cumin
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (or sub for 2 tsp garlic powder)
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• black pepper to taste
• 1 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (or mild if preferred)
• 1 15 oz can great northern beans or black beans (leave out if making keto/paleo)
• 1 4 oz can diced green chilis
• 1-2 cups bone broth (use less if you like a thicker, creamier texture, more if you like extra brothy)
• 1 can full fat coconut milk
• Topping options: fresh cilantro, lime juice, diced red onion, dairy-free cheddar cheese, coconut yogurt or a lactose-free sour cream

Instructions

1. Add all of the ingredients to the base of your slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook the chicken taco soup on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours. The exact time may vary depending on the brand of slow cooker you have. The key component you’re looking for is that the chicken is fork tender and can be easily shredded.
3. Once chicken has reached tenderness and is easy to shred, turn off slow cooker and use two forks to shred the chicken in the slow cooker.
4. Let cool in the slow cooker 10 minutes before topping with ingredients of choice and serving.
5. If cooking stove top, start by heating the avocado or grass-fed ghee in a large stove-top pot over medium high heat.
6. Add the chicken thighs, searing on each side (about 5 minutes total) until golden brown.
7. Add in onion and cook a few extra minutes with the chicken until translucent. Then add in all spices and cook 1-2 minutes more until fragrant.
8. Now add in all remaining ingredients and bring soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is fork tender. Turn off heat and shred chicken with two forks. Let cool 5-10 minutes before topping and serving.

Notes

See above for tips on how to cook in both your slow cooker or the stove top. Soup should be stored in an airtight glass container in the fridge and will last for up to 5 days.

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