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    Crock Pot Chicken Soup (Keto, Paleo, Whole30)

    February 18, 2021 Updated: October 24, 2021 by Lisa Wells / 43 Comments

    Crockpot chicken soup - easy dump recipe!

    With just a few ingredients, this easy crock pot chicken soup recipe tastes like comfort food. It's the perfect bowl of soup to warm you up, get you back on track, and make you feel better. And this clean eating recipe is keto, paleo, Whole30, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

    Bowl of crockpot chicken soup

    This is comfort food, pure and simple. I've been fighting a winter cold, and this healthy crock pot chicken soup is just about the only thing I've cooked this week. With only a few ingredients—chicken, veggies, and herbs—this soup is a warm, satisfying meal.

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    Easy slow cooker chicken soup

    One of the things I love about this simple soup is that it is so quick and easy to put together. Just add everything to the crock pot and walk away. The slow cooker does all the work—it's perfect when you don't have the time (or the energy) to do anything else.

    Using chicken thighs and chicken breasts with the bone in provide nourishing gelatin to the broth during the slow cooking. You can see this when the leftovers thicken up in the refrigerator. That's the magic of this simple slow cooker chicken soup.

    Ingredients

    This soup takes just a few healthy ingredients. Here's what you'll need.

    • onion
    • celery
    • carrots
    • bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts and thighs
    • apple cider vinegar
    • herbs de Provence (or a mix of herbs like thyme, parsley, rosemary, oregano or bay leaf)
    • sea salt and black pepper
    • water
    Chicken soup in slow cooker

    How to make it

    It couldn't be simpler to make this homemade chicken soup. It's basically a dump recipe, meaning you don't need to brown or pre-cook anything before it goes in the slow cooker.

    1. Start with your vegetables and just chop and drop the onion, celery, and carrots in the crock pot. Then stir in your herbs de Provence (see how to make my simple homemade version here) and a little apple cider vinegar.
    2. Then layer your chicken breast and thighs over the vegetables. Be sure to use bone-in, skin-on chicken for extra richness and flavor.
    3. Lastly, season with salt and pepper and add water. Then let the slow cooker work its magic.
    4. After it has slow-cooked, remove and shred the chicken and add the shredded chicken back into the soup.

    This soup is chock full of chicken and has a light broth. If you want a richer broth, you can always substitute low sodium chicken broth or vegetable stock for some of the water.

    Chicken soup and biscuit

    And if you want to dress it up, serve it over cauliflower rice for an easy chicken and rice soup. Or add spiralized zucchini pasta before serving for a slow cooker chicken noodle soup. Either way, this classic chicken soup is a great winter meal.

    This recipe is also great for meal prep. Store the finished soup in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze in single servings in freezer safe glass bowls or silicone freezer bags. (The reusable bags will freeze flat so they take up less room.)

    So try this slow cooker chicken soup for an easy comforting meal (or an old-school cold remedy). I've even had it for breakfast with an almond flour biscuit and my favorite mint tea. Whenever you need a hug in a bowl, this soup will warm your heart and soul.

    And for more healthy slow cooker recipes, check out these 30 paleo crock pot recipes.

    Crock pot chicken soup

    Crock Pot Chicken Soup Recipe

    This is comfort food, pure and simple. Just add everything to the slow cooker.
    4.67 from 36 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 6 hrs
    Total Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
    Servings: 4 - 6 servings
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: AIP, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30
    Author: Lisa Wells

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 3 celery stalks diced
    • 3 carrots diced
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence or several sprigs fresh herbs
    • 2 organic chicken breasts bone-in, skin-on
    • 2 organic chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    • 3-4 cups filtered water

    Instructions

    • Layer all ingredients in crock pot in order listed, making sure chicken is bone side down on top of vegetables. Add enough water to cover vegetables and come half way up chicken, between 3 and 4 cups.
    • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
    • Remove chicken and let cool slightly. Remove skin and bones. Shred chicken meat and add back to soup in crock pot. Adjust seasonings, reheat, and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcal Carbohydrates: 8g Protein: 31g Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 128mg Sodium: 760mg Potassium: 611mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 7945IU Vitamin C: 6.2mg Calcium: 74mg Iron: 2.6mg
    Keyword: Slow Cooker
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    Comments

    1. Jean Lynd

      January 18, 2014 at 11:43 am

      That's great. Never thought about leaving chicken on top to debone afterwards. Great idea. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 18, 2014 at 2:31 pm

        Thanks Jean!

        Reply
    2. Laura Anna

      January 18, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      I made this today and it's awesome! So simple and so good! Love, love, love it!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 19, 2014 at 2:31 pm

        Thank you - this is one of my favorites!

        Reply
    3. Mamapotamus

      January 18, 2014 at 11:25 pm

      The apple cider vinegar surprised me and made me really want to try this!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 19, 2014 at 2:33 pm

        The apple cider vinegar adds a little acidity that enhances the flavor, and helps extract the minerals from the bones.

        Reply
    4. Laura Dembowski

      January 20, 2014 at 11:58 am

      I seriously can't wait to check out more of your recipes. I'm always looking for quick, easy, and healthy dinners, like this soup. SO comforting and nutritious.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 20, 2014 at 3:38 pm

        Thanks Laura!

        Reply
    5. SarahJ (@CCuisiniere)

      January 21, 2014 at 11:23 am

      This looks so clean and refreshing. I love that it's a crock pot recite! Excited to get to know you through our SITS Tribe!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 21, 2014 at 2:33 pm

        Me too Sarah! Thanks for visiting!

        Reply
    6. Tara

      July 09, 2014 at 11:27 am

      What are your thoughts on boneless chicken breasts instead of bone in breasts and thighs? I hate messing with chicken in general and am wondering if you think this will be a flavorful option? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 12, 2014 at 8:20 am

        Tara, the chicken bones definitely add flavor. If you use boneless chicken, try substituting chicken stock for all or part of the water in the recipe. Hope this helps. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Allyson

      September 21, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks so much for posting such a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. I usually get overwhelmed trying to cook, but this is so simple it's now a staple in my home.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 21, 2014 at 4:20 pm

        Yay! I'm so glad - it's a staple in my home too. Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

        Reply
    8. brooke

      October 22, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      I have this tasty dish in the crockpot right now! I went ahead and doubled the recipe since we just moved to the east coast. I'm sure having some homemade chicken soup in the freezer will be a lifesaver. If this serves 4-6 what sort of serving quantity (1 C, 2 C, etc) serving would that be?
      PS this is Paleo and waistline friendly! I doubled the recipe and logged the ingredients into MyFitnessPal in the recipes sections, and based on a 10 person serving it's less than 300 cals! It's just I have no idea how much is in a serving.
      Thanks for your help!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 22, 2014 at 6:08 pm

        Hi Brooke, my soup bowls (pictured above) hold about 1-1/2 cups so that's what I usually use as a serving. Hope you enjoy the soup!

        Reply
    9. Celeste

      November 06, 2014 at 5:43 pm

      I made this soup today and I really enjoyed. I added frozen shiitake mushrooms at the beginning and fresh spinach at the end. I also like some spice ... So I added a small hot pepper (don't know the type of pepper ... Got it at the CSA). This is a new recipe for my repertoire.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 10, 2014 at 6:32 pm

        Your additions sound good, Celeste! One of the great things about this soup is you can make it so many different ways. I'll have to try it with the mushrooms. 🙂

        Reply
    10. cameronbolin

      February 22, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      Can you cook it on high for 4-6 hours instead?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 22, 2015 at 6:14 pm

        The broth develops more flavor when it's cooked low and slow. If you need to cook it faster, you may want to try substituting pre-made chicken broth for all or part of the water.

        Reply
    11. klab

      July 24, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Excellent soup! Definitely don't substitute boneless skinless breasts. The bones add a nice rich flavor and are loaded with healthy minerals, vitamins and collagen. The skin also adds to the flavor. If you are worried about fat, after removing the chicken to cool and shred, place to soup in the fridge until it's cold. All the fat floats to the top and solidifies Si it can be easily removed 🙂

      Reply
      • hannah

        August 23, 2015 at 12:11 am

        Definitely don't skim off the fat! This is a Paleo recipe, and the Paleo way of eating embraces good healthy fats as the energy you need on a lower-carb eating plan. This fat is good for you!

        Reply
    12. Jessica

      October 06, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      As luck would have it, I'm terribly sick right now and could really use a cold remedy. So glad I found this!

      Reply
    13. Kaylor Little

      January 23, 2016 at 7:34 am

      It is so cold right now and this Texas girl is hating it. This is the perfect soup to warm me up! Pinning now. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 24, 2016 at 2:52 pm

        Thanks Kaylor!

        Reply
    14. Camilla

      April 05, 2016 at 9:20 pm

      This soup was absolutely amazing! I also can't believe how incredibly easy it was to make too, it practically makes itself!! Thank you for the recipe!!

      Reply
    15. Melissa Hughes

      January 18, 2017 at 6:05 pm

      I just made this. I varied it a bit - I used spring onions (6) bc I didn't have a white or yellow onion and baby carrots. I then sautéed in ghee adding salt ans pepper until celery clear. I then added to crock pot and used 3 boneless, skinless chicken. After 4 hours on high, I took out chicken, shredded it and puréed most of the soup and then added back in the chicken plus 2 dashes of hot sauce and 2 tbsp of full fat coconut milk. It's delish!

      Reply
    16. madison

      January 29, 2018 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      So Soup! Luscious in every sip! Small number of ingredients, easy and simple to cook. Love it!

      Reply
    17. Danielle Espinoza

      June 29, 2019 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made this exactly as written and it was perfectly delicious! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        June 30, 2019 at 12:38 pm

        Yay! I'm so glad you loved it, Danielle!

        Reply
    18. Dadberto

      November 17, 2020 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this. DELICIOUS!! So clean and healthy. A love the collagen from the skin and bones. I put it a lot of chicken, so had to add two cups of organic broth to loosen it up. But excellent! Will for sure make it again. Adaptable enough to toss in elbow macaroni for my wife and daughter who aren't on Daddy's paleo train. Definitely a go-to recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 18, 2020 at 5:31 pm

        Yay! So glad you love it 🙂

        Reply
    19. beckandbulow

      March 05, 2021 at 7:22 am

      5 stars
      yum yum yummy

      Reply
    20. Tracy Reed

      March 11, 2022 at 7:48 pm

      Cooking this now but used a whole
      chicken...should I increase cooking time? Thank you so much! 😊

      Reply
    21. Abigail

      April 15, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      How many calories per serving?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        April 19, 2022 at 3:05 pm

        The nutrition info listed in the recipe is per serving.

        Reply
    22. Janelle

      November 18, 2022 at 8:56 pm

      I've made this several times. We love it. My husband just asked me to make it but my chicken is currently frozen. Have you ever made it with frozen chicken? I just use breasts because my daughter can't eat dark meat. So they are frozen breasts, on the bone with the skin on.

      Reply
    23. Jane

      December 07, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      What makes the carb count 8 GMs? Is it the carrots? Wouldn't think it would be that high. Thanks!

      Reply
    24. Samantha

      January 13, 2023 at 5:55 pm

      This is my second time making this. The first time I made it, I ate it every day until it was gone… it was so good. Today, I sampled it as soon as I walked in the door and the aroma hit me and right away, I knew something was off. I went back over the recipe and saw that I didn’t add the apple cider vinegar! What a difference that makes! It really pulls out the flavor of the herbs. Fantastic recipe! Thank you!

      Reply
    25. Heather

      February 23, 2023 at 3:09 pm

      4 stars
      Thank you for the recipe. It came out great. I see the nutrition info which is a great bonus, I also see it makes “6-8 servings” but cannot fine the actual serving size that the nutrition info applies to. Thank you!

      Reply
    26. Rachel Moore

      March 09, 2023 at 6:26 am

      Hi! Can I add potatoes to this or would they get too mushy? Thanks !

      Reply
      • Lisa Wells

        March 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm

        Hi Rachel, I haven't tested this recipe with potatoes. If you try it, let us know how it turns out!

        Reply

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