Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Curry powder is the secret ingredient in this easy slow-cooked soup. It adds to the depth of flavor and turns the soup golden yellow. Be generous with the cheese!

Ingredients

  • 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, skinned and excess fat trimmed (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
  • 3 medium parsnips, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
  • 2 stalks celery, peeled and finely sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 2-inch piece parmesan rind
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh dill fronds, chopped (about 1 small bunch)
  • grated parmesan and lemon, for serving

Directions

  1. Combine the chicken breasts, chicken broth, 2 cups of water, carrots, parsnips, celery, onions, Parmesan rind, curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours.
  2. Remove the chicken breasts. When cool enough to handle, shred the meat (discard the bones) and add back to the soup; add the peas and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve in soup bowls with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon.