Crockpot White Bean and Chicken Soup (Easy & Hearty)
Crockpot White Bean and Chicken Soup (Easy & Hearty) is the ultimate comfort food, ideal for chilly evenings or busy weekdays. This nourishing soup combines tender white beans, succulent chicken, and vibrant vegetables simmered together to create a hearty bowl of goodness. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let them meld into a creamy, satisfying dish that warms from the inside out. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe ensures you have a delicious and nutritious meal ready whenever you need it. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for added enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound dried great northern or navy beans (or 3 cans, drained and rinsed)
- 1 ½ pounds chicken bone or diced leftover chicken
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
Instructions
- Rinse and soak dried beans overnight if using; otherwise, drain and rinse canned beans.
- In your crockpot, layer the rinsed beans, chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, broth, thyme, bay leaf, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for about 4 hours until ingredients are tender.
- Stir in greens during the last half hour of cooking and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg