Description
Crockpot chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, creating a warm and nourishing meal that brings people together. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make soup simmers in your crockpot to fill your home with a delightful aroma. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a delicious bowl that not only warms your body but also your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 2 cups diced celery
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and layer with carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with tongs or forks and return it to the pot along with lemon juice.
- Serve hot in bowls with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg