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Crockpot Creamy Chicken Soup

This Crockpot Creamy Chicken Soup is the definition of homey comfort food. Simple, nourishing, and perfect for fall or winter nights, it uses basic ingredients to create a warm, creamy hug in a bowl — with zero stress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or cream alternative like coconut milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • thyme fresh or dried
  • olive oil for sautéing

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Skillet (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a skillet (optional step), sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots in olive oil over medium heat until just softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer sautéed veggies to the crockpot. Add chicken broth, shredded cooked chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
  4. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the heavy cream. Do not let it boil. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Serve warm. Optionally top with fresh herbs, cracked pepper, or crusty bread on the side.

Notes

This soup freezes well — just add cream after reheating. For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk or cashew cream. Add potatoes, pasta, or kale to bulk it up.