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Crockpot Chicken Soup

This crockpot chicken soup layers simple ingredients like carrots, onions, and herbs over hours to develop a rich, satisfying broth. The slow cooking process creates tender chicken and soft vegetables with a comforting, homemade feel. The final dish has a hearty, clear broth with tender meat and vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts skinless, boneless
  • 3 large carrots sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or fresh thyme sprig
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1 splash lemon juice optional, for brightness

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Gather your crockpot, a sharp knife, a cutting board, and a wooden spoon to begin.
  2. Dice the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces, then set aside.
  3. Slice the carrots into rounds and chop the onion into small pieces.
  4. Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.
  5. Layer the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
  6. Spread the diced chicken evenly over the vegetables.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth, making sure all ingredients are submerged.
  8. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Give everything a gentle stir with the wooden spoon to combine.
  9. Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for about 6 hours, or high for 3–4 hours.
  10. After cooking, check that the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork. If desired, remove the chicken, shred it, and stir it back into the broth for a thicker, more hearty soup.
  11. Stir in chopped parsley and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the broth for brightness. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  12. Serve the hot, fragrant soup in bowls, garnished with extra parsley if you like. Enjoy the comforting, layered flavors and tender chicken in every spoonful.