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A steaming bowl of slow cooker chicken soup with vegetables and herbs

Quick way to grow a Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare a hearty chicken soup using a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breast
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 medium celery stalks chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Forks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place chicken breasts, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf into the slow cooker.
  2. Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender.
  2. Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything to combine.
Serving
  1. Serve the hot chicken soup immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can sauté the vegetables briefly before adding them to the slow cooker. This soup is great for a cold day or when you need a comforting meal with minimal effort.