Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup
Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup blends tender chicken thighs with earthy lentils, tomatoes, and warming spices for a hearty, comforting bowl. The slow simmer builds a rich, savory broth with gentle heat from chili powder and paprika, perfect for a cozy dinner or make-ahead lunches. It’s a nourishing, stick-to-your-ribs soup that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Add green lentils, tomatoes, onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to a slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth and stir gently to distribute the seasonings evenly. Nestle the chicken thighs into the broth, making sure they are fully submerged.
- 2
Cook on High for 4 hours. The chicken should be falling off the bone and the lentils should be tender (if not, cook a bit longer).
- 3
Use tongs to transfer the chicken from the soup to a cutting board. Pull the meat off the bones with tongs and either roughly chop it or break it into bite-size pieces; discard the bones.
- 4
Stir the meat back into the soup and adjust the seasonings as desired.
- Calories 268.83 kcal Moderate
- Protein 28.66 g Good Source
- Carbs 19.94 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.06 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.09 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 92.05 mg High
- Sodium 943.24 mg High
- Fiber 7.86 g Good Source
- Sugar 1.93 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.04 g Low Source
- Calcium 55.91 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.47 mg Good Source
- Potassium 452.32 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 60.12 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 15.0 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 268.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 268.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Chicken and Green Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
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