Description
A hearty and healthy Crockpot Chicken Vegetable Soup featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection. This easy slow cooker recipe delivers comforting flavors and is perfect for any day, offering a nourishing gluten-free meal that freezes well for convenient leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Vegetables
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups diced potatoes (Yukon gold or russet)
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
Herbs and Spices
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Gather and prepare all the vegetables by peeling, chopping, and dicing as required, mince the garlic, and measure out the herbs and liquids.
- Combine in crockpot: Add olive oil, chicken, broth, water, carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, green beans, corn, peas, garlic, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper into the crockpot. Stir everything together to mix well.
- Cook the soup: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken from the crockpot carefully and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the soup and stir well to incorporate.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired for added flavor and color.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with turkey or use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to reduce cooking time.
- This soup freezes well; allow it to cool completely before transferring it to airtight containers for freezing.
- Use low-sodium broth to better control salt content.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or milk before serving (optional).
