Best Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Soup Recipes

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SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN-LENTIL SOUP



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Make homemade soup the easy way by using a slow cooker.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
4 medium carrots, sliced (2 cups)
1 cup dried lentils (8 oz), sorted, rinsed
4 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Remove fat from chicken. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, zucchini, carrots, lentils, broth, salt and pepper. Add chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker. Use 2 forks to pull chicken into shreds. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN-PASTA SOUP



Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken-Pasta Soup image

A hearty soup featuring chicken and vegetables simmers in the slow cooker while you're away. Just stir in the pasta when you get home!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
1/2 cup halved pitted ripe olives
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 carton (32 ounces) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except pasta in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in pasta. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 20 to 30 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN-LENTIL SOUP



Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken-Lentil Soup image

Make homemade soup the easy way by using a slow cooker.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
4 medium carrots, sliced (2 cups)
1 cup dried lentils (8 oz), sorted, rinsed
4 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Remove fat from chicken. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, zucchini, carrots, lentils, broth, salt and pepper. Add chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker. Use 2 forks to pull chicken into shreds. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP



Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Soup image

I had a taste for soup. I used ingredients I had on hand. This soup came out better than I expected. Healthy and delicious served on it's own or with bread.

Provided by Claudine Tijerina @ctijerina4ever

Categories     Chicken Soups

Number Of Ingredients 14

3-4 pound(s) chicken breasts
8 cup(s) low sodium chicken broth
4 cup(s) carrot, sliced
4 cup(s) celery,sliced
2 28 oz can(s) low sodium diced tomatoes
1/4 cup(s) coarse sea salt
2 tablespoon(s) black pepper
1/4 cup(s) italian seasoning
3 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
3/4 cup(s) jarred minced garlic
3 tablespoon(s) parsley flakes
3 tablespoon(s) oregano, dried
1 tablespoon(s) lemon pepper
2 cup(s) gluten free pasta or any small shell pasta

Steps:

  • Defrost chicken breasts if needed. Cut in bite size chunks. Add to slow cooker with broth.
  • Slice carrots and celery. Add to slow cooker.
  • Add tomatoes and seasonings.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Add pasta and cook on high for 30 minutes-4 hours until pasta is cooked. Serve with bread.

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