Chicken Vegetable Soup in a Slow Cooker
Hearty and healthy, this warming slow cooker chicken vegetable soup recipe can make the coldest day more cozy. It is quick to get together, and is a great way to use up left-over chicken, Bill likes dumplings so sometimes I put those in during the last half hour of cooking. If I don't make dumplings, I make a batch of cheese biscuits to serve with the soup.
How to make chicken vegetable soup?
A good chicken vegetable soup is really easy to make and allows you to improvise with spices, herbs and vegetable ingredients. With a slow cooker it couldn't be any easier. Pretty much add all the ingredients and let them cook. Things like potatoes, rice, barley, or pasta I delay putting in until the last hour as they would dissolve if added at the beginning.
Can I use raw chicken or does it have to be cooked?
Yes, raw chicken can be used. Just cut the pieces to size and add them right at the beginning. I also use left-over cooked chicken in my soups as it is a very economical way to make use of all your ingredients left over from other meals.
What flavorings can you use in chicken soup?
There are so many ways you can go when making a chicken soup from scratch. Any of the following are appropriate: basil, bay leaf, curry powder, garlic, marjoram, nutmeg, onions, paprika, parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme. You can use dry herbs or fresh herbs, or for that matter any combination. A good rule of thumb is to use one third the amount of dried herbs for fresh herbs called for in a recipe.
What setting should I use on my slow cooker for my soup?
I start the slow cooker on the low setting and let it simmer for 6-7 hours. This allows the flavors to peak and blend. Then I turn it to high and add whatever pasta or rice or potatoes, the "dissolvables", and cook them on high for an hour checking occasionally for doneness.
PrintSlow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup
Simple to make and a great way to use up left over veggies and chicken, your family will love this soup.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Slow Cooker Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 cups reduced-fat reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 - 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup frozen broccoli florets
- 1 cup canned white beans
- 2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
- 1 med onion diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup red pepper, diced
- 1 cup potato cut in ½ inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp. sage
- ½ tsp. thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- The directions for this couldn't be simpler. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says
This looks and sounds delicious! Perfect comfort food! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/10/make-it-pretty-monday-week-155.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Have a lovely week ahead. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Linda says
Thanks for the chicken soup recipe. I pinned this to my SOUP board. Best wishes, Linda @Crafts a la mode
Erlene says
My kids LOVE soup and they would eat this entire crockpot. I will give this a try once the weather gets a little cooler in SoCal. Pinned.
Tina Peterson says
Mmm this sounds good. I have a kid that will not touch chicken usually. No idea why but there it is. She may need to go hungry that day.... or pick out the chicken.
Sheryl T says
Because the chicken is precooked, you could leave the chicken out until the end when the veggies are done, and set aside some "plain" soup for her. Then add the chicken for the rest of the family and let it heat through. I had some picky eaters of my own. The funniest one was my stepson, Ed. He was about 9, and we were at Burger King. He had me order him a Cheeseburger and onion rings. He liked the onion rings and had me order them for him every time we went there. While we're eating he asked, "Hey Mom, what are onion rings made of?" "Well", I replied, "they slice an onion and then they dip the onion rings in batter, and fry them like French Fries", I replied. "Onions!", he said with a horrified look on his face. "I hate onions!", he was totally panicked like I had told him he was eating rat poison. "You can have mine", he said. And he didn't order them again. Now that he is an adult, he eats them.
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
Mmm...that looks GOOD! The aroma of soup cooking all day is so wonderful. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We'd love to have you for a visit. The Door OPENS Friday. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/03/05/home-matters-linky-party-27/ 🙂
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Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Thanks for sharing on Best of the Weekend - this recipe is being featured tonight!
Sheryl T says
Thank you so much for the feature. I'm glad you and your readers enjoyed it! This is a great time of the year for yummy soup!
Katherines Corner says
I love soup cooked in the crock pot. Something so wonderful about the flavors as they simmer all day. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. ♥ xo
Corinne says
I love how colorful this soup is. As I'm watching the snow fall outside, the thought of this soup is warming me up! I'm looking forward to trying the recipe. Thank you for linking it up at the This Is How We Roll Thursday party.
Kyla @HouseofHipsters says
I really need to get my slow cooker out more often! Thank you for sharing this post on Found & Foraged!
Maria says
Your soup looks wonderful! With all the snow we have outside right now, all I've been eating is hot soup every night, there's just nothing that'll warm you up like a big bowl of steaming hot soup will! This looks so hearty and delicious!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
This soup looks wonderful. I love how easy it is to make.
Sheryl T says
That's the beauty of most crockpot recipes.....ease and simplicity... and of course yumminess!
Suzie@homemaker-mom says
This looks amazing. I love soups & the crock pot! Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop 115
Sheryl T says
I love my slow cooker/ crock pot too! When I worked outside the home it was a lifesaver!
Paula says
Wow, love this. Pinned to my SD board. Thanks for joining Saturday Dishes. ~ Paula
Becky says
Looks like a great meal to make and stretch for days for lunches. Thanks for linking up with Tuesday Greens!
Jann Olson says
I love things that I can throw in the crock pot and have a delicious dinner hours later. Pinning this one too! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
Mrs. Sarah Coller says
That looks delicious---thank you fr sharing!
Barb @ A Life in Balance says
Looks yummy! I love the addition of worcestershire sauce. Thanks for linking up at Fabulously Frugal Thursday!
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DeDe@Designed Decor says
This is a great recipe. I am saving this one to make. I love to use my crockpot! Thanks for linking up to Talkin’ About Thursday link party. I hope you will come back this week too!
Peggy-PJH Designs says
Now this is my kind of soup! I'm definitely going to try this one. Thanks for sharing.
xoxo,
Peggy
Jessica @ A Humble Creation says
This looks so good! Thank you for sharing at A New Creation. This is definitely going on our menu, hoping I can get some more veggies in my kids!
Katherines Corner says
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo
Rachel @CreativelyRedeemingHer says
Soup, one of my 1st loves!! Just pinned this for dinner sometime for sure:)
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Lisa Lynn says
Your soup looks so inviting! I usually make mine on the woodstove this time of year 🙂 Thanks for sharing your talent on The Creative HomeAcre Hop!
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Paula Parrish says
OMG, this soup sounds and looks super yummy. ;o)
Kathy Moody says
This looks so delicious! I love slow cooker recipes. They are the best. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent!! So thrilled to have you share with us this week. Your newest follower, too! Have a great weekend. 🙂
Hugs
Kathy
Terri S. Vanech says
Perfect for this snowy weather! Can't wait to try it!
Bee Girl says
This looks amazing and completely simple! My kind of dinner 🙂
Kim @ Two Ten Designs says
This soup looks delish!! I always feel like classic chicken noodle soup is missing something, and love a vegetable soup; this is what my recipe file is missing!
Thanks for sharing!
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Leslie K says
This looks awesome. I was craving some soup today-but I'll need to pick up groceries before i make this. Can't wait 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Jessica says
This looks DE-LISH!
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Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs says
Looks like it'll warm the heart as much as the tummy. Thank you for this. And thank you for joining this week's GRAND Social. 😀
Grandma Kc says
Your recipe sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing. Just stopping by from the GRAND Social Linky Party. Hope you get a chance to do the same!
Helen says
Looks delicious! Please visit my blog at #34 on Peggy's hop. I've pinned your recipe to my Pinterest "Crockpot Only Recipes" and hope to make it soon. Thanks for sharing it.
Helen
Sheryl T says
Thanks for pinning it! I'll visit your blog right now!
Katie B. of HousewifeHowTos.com says
I love crockpot recipes, and really appreciate that yours is filled with wholesome foods, rather than the 'cream of whatever' soups. If you haven't already, I'd love if you'd come join my How To Tuesday link party, too.
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Sheryl T says
I've never been a big fan of "canned cream of" soups as sauces. It just seems like cheating...LOL! I hardly ever use them when cooking as I like to make my own sauces. Making a basic sauce isn't rocket science and doesn't take that long, and its so much better!
Megan says
This sounds like the perfect meal to have in the midst of a snow storm we have coming tonight. I'm going to give it a try hopefully. Thanks for sharing.
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
Oh I am so glad to have you link up at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's! You have been pinned and I hope you come back each week!
Hollie says
Would be perfect on a cold day like this!
Laurie @ Simply Creating Home says
Your soup looks wonderful and like it would be a quick, easy, and healthy dinner option! Yum - I love crock pot dinners!
Sheryl T says
I love crock pot recipes,too! When I was a working Mom, it was a blessing so I could have a nice warm dinner without a lot of prep time when I got home from work. Fast food and eating, for a family, is expensive and unhealthy! The sloooowwww cooker is a great alternative and a real time saver!
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
This looks really good! I love making soup when it is cold out and this is in the slow cooker! It doesn't get any better than this:) I am going to try this very soon:) Thanks for sharing!
Sheryl T says
There's nothing like a warm, steamy bowl of soup on a chilly day! This one is hearty, healthy, and comforting...all in one spoon!
Sara says
This looks delicious! Great photo! Its tricky to make soup look good in a crockpot, but your picture looks amazing.
Sheryl T says
The trick was too photograph early in the process, not at the end. 🙂
Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick says
Looks hearty and healthy! Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!
Cheers,
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Sheryl T says
I kind of questioned if I should share it on a chicken blog....don't want to make the biddies nervous! LOL
Leslie says
Great recipe! Sounds delicious!!
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Leslie
Jeni says
Sounds so comforting and yummy!
Lanaya @ Raising Reagan says
Mmmm...I love chicken soup! This is a great recipe and I'll have to stock this one away next to my crockpot for winter!
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Joyce says
That looks good. Which reminds me, I need to start dinner.
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