Description
A comforting and creamy chicken soup loaded with vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables ((peas, corn, carrots))
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional)
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients and chicken in the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.
- Shred the chicken and add frozen vegetables and shredded chicken back to the pot.
- Incorporate dairy and butter, stirring gently to prevent curdling.
- Simmer to final consistency and adjust seasoning with salt.
- Final adjustments and serving preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: soup, main course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freeze without cream for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove.