There's just something about a hot bowl of chicken soup that makes you feel warm and cozy. The only problem? Traditional chicken soup can be a bit labor-intensive. That's why I love this Crock Pot Chicken Soup. It's one of those crock pot recipes that gives you all the comfort and flavor you crave without the hassle.
Just toss everything in the slow cooker, let it work its magic, and you'll have a hearty, veggie-packed soup ready to enjoy.
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When the weather turns chilly or you just need a little comfort food, there is nothing like homemade soup. These easy soup recipes are full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
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Why You'll Love This Slow Cooker Chicken Soup
- Great for leftovers - The flavors actually get better after being stored.
- Hands-off cooking - The crockpot makes cooking this a breeze.
- Nutritious and filling - Unlike most chicken soup, this one is filled with beans and good-for-you veggies.
- Customizable - You can add noodles to make it even more hearty or skip any of the vegetables you don't care for.
Ingredients for Chicken Soup in the Crockpot
- Cannellini, northern, and garbanzo beans: Use 15 oz cans and rinse and drain them.
- Diced tomatoes: Adds flavor to the broth.
- Chicken broth: Ties all the flavors together.
- Carrots, celery, and onion: Classic soup veggies.
- Mushrooms: Adds extra heartiness and flavor.
- Rotisserie chicken: Makes this recipe effortless.
- Garlic: Freshly minced for a savory kick.
- Bay leaves, oregano, thyme, basil, and a rosemary sprig: Add a fragrant, herby flavor to the broth.
- Red pepper flakes: Provides a touch of heat.
- Salt and black pepper: To taste.
- Green onions: Sliced fresh for garnish and a pop of color.
Best Kitchen Tools for Chicken Soup
To make this slow cooker meal as easy as possible, you'll want a few reliable tools on hand. From the slow cooker that does all the work to a ladle for serving up the soup, these are some of my favorite essentials.
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How to Make Crockpot Chicken Soup
1. Prep the chicken - Use a rotisserie chicken from the store as a shortcut. Remove the skin, shred the meat with two forks (or use a meat shredder), and add it to the crockpot.
2. Add the veggies and beans - Toss in your beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onion, and garlic.
3. Season the soup - Sprinkle in your favorite dried herbs and spices, then pour in chicken broth to bring it all together.
4. Slow cook - Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, until the veggies are tender and the flavors have come together.
5. Finish and serve - Remove the lid, scoop into bowls, and top with fresh green onion before serving.
Now you have a warm and hearty soup to serve to your family on a chilly night, or just when you all need a little comfort.
Tips for Slow Cooker Chicken Soup
Tip 1: Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time. It shreds easily and adds protein without extra cooking.
Tip 2: Prep veggies the night before and store them in the fridge. In the morning, you can dump everything into the crock pot.
Tip 3: Adjust the amount of beans and veggies depending on your family's taste. If mushrooms aren't your thing, leave them out.
FAQs for Chicken Soup Crock Pot
You can add 8oz of noodles to this soup. Simply boil the noodles in a separate pot until al dente. Then drain, and add to crock pot when there are 5 minutes left of cooking time. Stir to combine. One of my favorite noodles to add are wide egg noodles.
Store this soup for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Chicken soup always goes great with a slice of garlic bread. You can also serve this with a sandwich or salad.
Crock Pot Chicken Recipes
If you love how simple this soup is, you'll want to try a few more slow cooker chicken favorites. For a fun twist on taco night, this Taco Chicken in the Crockpot is always a crowd-pleaser and perfect for busy weeknights.
You can also opt for a classic dish and cook up a juicy Slow Cooker Whole Fryer Chicken or this flavorful Slow Cooker Whole Chicken. Both make great family dinners with minimal effort. If you're craving something with a little kick, be sure to try these Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas.
📖 Recipe
Crock Pot Chicken Soup
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 can Cannellini beans (15 oz)(rinsed and drained)
- 1 can White Northern beans (15oz) ( rinsed and drained)
- 1 can Garbanzo beans (15 oz) (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15oz) (reserve juices)
- 1 carton chicken broth (32 oz)
- 1 ½ cups carrots, diced
- 1 ½ cups celery, diced
- 1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 rotisserie chicken (skinned and shredded)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- sliced green onions
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except for the garnish in the crock pot.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Prior to serving top with sliced green onion.
- Enjoy.
Notes
- Chop your veggies the night before so they're ready to toss in the crock pot the next morning.
- Play around with the beans and veggies - add more of what you love, skip what you don't.
Morgan Eisenberg says
I'm always looking for a fun spin to spice up traditional chicken soup, the tomatoes and mushrooms are a nice touch!
Kelly Anthony says
There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of chicken soup when I am sick. Thanks for sharing your version of a good crock pot chicken soup.
Bhawana says
crock pot chicken soup looks delicious. a perfectly healthy and lip-smacking recipe which is filling too. Thanks for sharing.
Mary Bostow says
I made this for dinner tonight and it was perfect. Very delicious! Will def make this again!!
Tawnie Kroll says
I love the artichokes in here!! So yumm!!!!