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Healthy Crockpot Potato Soup with Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon could be low fat turkey bacon
  • 1 large onion peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and sliced thin
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 cups carrots sliced
  • 2 cups celery sliced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until brown, then add in the onions and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes to soften. (If using turkey bacon, cook in a nonstick skillet.) Pour the onions mixture into the crock of a large 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Place the chicken breast on top of the onions. Add the sliced potatoes, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Turn on high and cook for 8-12 hours, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are extremely soft. (Check the chicken after 6 hours.)
  • Shred the chicken and return to the soup. If desired, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamier texture.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
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