SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN-LENTIL SOUP

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Make homemade soup the easy way by using a slow cooker.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
4 medium carrots, sliced (2 cups)
1 cup dried lentils (8 oz), sorted, rinsed
4 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Remove fat from chicken. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, zucchini, carrots, lentils, broth, salt and pepper. Add chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker. Use 2 forks to pull chicken into shreds. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Shazad Ali
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of chicken, lentils, and vegetables.


Kagombe Bruno
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food.


MD Nahid Islane
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This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes. It's so easy and delicious.


Amy Davidge
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I froze some of this soup for later and it reheated really well.


Kevin Kirner Music
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This soup is great for meal prep. I made a big batch on the weekend and then ate it for lunch all week.


Farhan ali Malik
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I didn't even notice them in this soup. They just blended in with the other vegetables.


Med Joker
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I added some chopped kale to this soup and it was a great addition. It added a nice pop of color and flavor.


Saim Sajjad
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I made this soup with chicken thighs instead of breasts and it was still delicious.


Sardar Meer
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I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese. It really takes this soup to the next level.


Rojisina Magar
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I'm always looking for new slow cooker recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so easy and delicious.


Raees Humsafer
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


orishaba Agnes
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It was so easy!


Asab Uddin
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This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Storm Eye
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. The lentils are so soft and flavorful. I couldn't even tell that they were there.


shai Thapa
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of chicken, lentils, and vegetables. It's so hearty and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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