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Healthy Crockpot Chicken Kale Soup

  • Author: Christina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
  • Total Time: 0 minute
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting, nutritious soup featuring tender chicken, vibrant kale, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection.


Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop kale, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  2. Layer It Up: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Add chopped kale, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic on top.
  3. Add The Liquid Gold: Pour in the chicken broth until all ingredients are submerged. Add water if you desire more broth.
  4. Season to Taste: Sprinkle dried thyme evenly over the mixture and securely cover the crockpot.
  5. Set Your Timer: Cook on low for about 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  6. Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot using two forks. Stir everything together and serve hot!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Customize your soup by adding beans for extra protein or swapping kale for spinach. For added flavor, consider sautéing onions and garlic in the crockpot before layering other ingredients.