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Crockpot Chicken Lemon Soup

Comforting Crockpot Chicken Lemon Soup for Busy Weeknights

A delightful Crockpot Chicken Lemon Soup perfect for busy weeknights, offering a warm, zesty flavor with high protein.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil or melted ghee/butter.
  • 2 large Carrots, diced Sweet potatoes or parsnips are great alternatives.
  • 1 whole White onion, chopped Yellow onion, shallots, or leek can be used.
  • 1 stalk Celery, chopped Bok choy stems or fennel can be used instead.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Garlic powder (1/2 tsp) or roasted garlic paste can be substituted.
  • 6 cups Low-sodium chicken broth Vegetable broth or bone broth are good alternatives.
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless Chicken thighs, turkey breast, or shredded rotisserie chicken are options.
  • 0.25 tsp Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper Adds spiciness.
  • 2 whole Bay leaves A sprig of rosemary can be used for variation.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley Fresh parsley (1 tbsp) or dried basil can be used.
  • 0.5 tsp Dried thyme Dried oregano or Italian seasoning is a lovely alternative.
For Added Heartiness
  • 1 cup Dry orzo pasta For gluten-free options, consider quinoa or gluten-free pasta.
  • 2 whole Lemons Lime juice or white wine vinegar can be substituted.

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

How to Make Crockpot Chicken Lemon Soup
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, diced carrots, chopped onion, chopped celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant and the vegetables begin to soften.
  2. Move the sautéed vegetable mixture to your crockpot, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
  3. Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, dried parsley, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Nestle the chicken breasts into the mixture and pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Ensure the chicken is submerged.
  5. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  6. While the soup cooks, boil water in a separate pot. Add the dry orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  7. Once the soup is finished cooking, carefully remove the chicken breasts. Use two forks to shred the chicken and return the shredded meat to the crockpot. Discard the bay leaves.
  8. Stir in the cooked orzo and squeeze the juice of the two lemons into the soup, mixing well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 36gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a pop of color.

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