Slow Cooker Cream of Chicken Soup for Ultimate Comfort
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A creamy and comforting slow cooker cream of chicken soup that’s easy to prepare and perfect for cold days or boosting immunity.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (slow cooker)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or almond flour for keto)
- Place chicken, broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the slow cooker.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly stir in 1 cup of broth from the slow cooker to make a roux.
- Pour the roux and heavy cream into the slow cooker, stir well.
- Cook for another 30 minutes until thickened.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a keto version, replace flour with almond flour.
- Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream for a dairy-free option.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg