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A warm bowl of delicious crockpot soup ready for fall dining.

Best Crockpot Soup

A warm, comforting, and easy-to-make soup that's perfect for fall. Just throw in your ingredients and let the slow cooker do the work!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken, diced Use boneless, skinless chicken for easier preparation.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Homemade chicken broth can enhance the flavor.
  • 2 cups diced potatoes Rustic potatoes like Yukon Gold work well.
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped Fresh carrots are preferable.
  • 1 cup celery, chopped Celery adds a nice crunch.
  • 1 large onion, chopped Yellow or white onions work best.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Adjust garlic to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon thyme Dried or fresh thyme can be used.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Adjust according to preference.
  • 1 cup corn or peas (optional) Add for extra flavor and texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the diced chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Add the chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
  3. Sprinkle in the thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir everything together.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  2. If adding corn or peas, stir them in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving. Serve the soup hot in bowls.
  2. Top with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for extra flavor.
  3. Pair with crusty bread or a simple salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth or add a bit of cream before serving. If you like a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before serving. Consider adding beans or lentils for more protein.

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