Slow Cooker Chipotle Lime Steak Soup

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME: 4 to 8 hours

YIELD: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 cups beef bone broth, homemade or store-bought
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa
• ¼ cup diced pickled jalapeños
• 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
• 2½ teaspoons fine sea salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound boneless beef roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 limes, halved

FOR GARNISH (OPTIONAL)

• Fresh cilantro
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine the broth, onions, bell pepper, salsa, jalapeños, chipotle pepper, salt, and spices in a slow cooker. Place the cubed beef on top of the other ingredients.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. When the beef is tender, shred the meat with 2 forks. Stir well. Squeeze the lime juice into the slow cooker. Taste and add more salt, if desired.
3. Serve topped with fresh cilantro, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a lime wedge, if desired.
4. Store extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat for a few minutes or until warmed through.