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Crock Pot Chicken Soup

A warm, hearty chicken soup made in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Crock pot
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ladle for serving

Method
 

  1. Chop the carrots, celery, and onion.
  2. Place the chopped vegetables at the bottom of the crock pot.
  3. Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
  4. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Sprinkle thyme, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
  6. Set the crock pot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
  8. Stir in the frozen peas and fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or a light salad.