Colin Ray
@colray
Slow Cooker Chicken Lentil Soup
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chicken and lentil soup, perfect for a comforting meal. Packed with protein and fiber, this dish is easy to prepare and ideal for busy days.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Diet:high-protein
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:thanksgiving
- Ingredients:13
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time4 min.
- Total time24 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 pound, sorted and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can
- 1, diced
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon, or more to taste
- 7 cups
- 1 1/2 pounds, or more to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Slow Cooker Chicken Lentil Soup.
Step 1
In your slow cooker, blend together green lentils, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Pour in the chicken broth and give it a gentle stir to ensure everything is well combined.
Step 3
Nestle the chicken thighs into the flavorful broth, making sure they are completely submerged.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker and set it to High, allowing the mixture to simmer for about four hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily falls off the bone, and the lentils are perfectly cooked.
Step 5
If the chicken needs a bit more time, let it cook longer until it reaches your desired tenderness.
Step 6
Once the cooking time is up, carefully lift the chicken from the soup using tongs and transfer it to a cutting board.
Step 7
Shred the chicken, discarding the bones, and return the succulent meat to the pot.
Step 8
Give the soup a good stir to blend the flavors, and taste to adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.
Step 9
Enjoy this hearty dish that warms the soul and fills the belly!.