A cozy, hearty slow cooker chicken soup with tender vegetables and a creamy, comforting broth.
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Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian herbs
Instructions
- Place chopped carrots, celery, and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are mostly covered. Add seasonings.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream or cream of chicken soup. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding. Add noodles or rice in the last hour for a heartier soup. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 15mg