Best 7 Slow Cooker Chicken And Lentil Soup Recipes

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Preparing a wholesome and comforting slow cooker chicken and lentil soup is a delightful culinary experience that can warm your soul on chilly days or nights. This classic recipe combines the goodness of tender chicken, nutrient-rich lentils, and an array of flavorful vegetables, simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this step-by-step guide will lead you through the process of creating this hearty and satisfying soup, ensuring a delightful meal for you and your loved ones.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN-LENTIL SOUP



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

Provided by 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

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND LENTIL SOUP



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This is total cozy comfort food. I love letting the slow cooker do all the work! This soup packs in a ton of warm spices and the chicken is just so incredibly flavorful and tender. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt if desired.

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound green lentils, sorted and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
2 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
7 cups chicken broth
1 ½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine green lentils, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, and salt in a slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth and stir gently to evenly distribute seasonings into the broth.
  • Settle chicken thighs into the broth, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
  • Set slow cooker for High heat and cook for 4 hours, chicken should be falling off the bone and lentils should be tender (if not, cook a little bit longer).
  • Use tongs and remove chicken from the soup and set on a cutting board. Pull meat off the bones with tongs and either rough chop or break apart into bite sized pieces with the tongs. Return meat to the soup. Discard bones.
  • Stir the meat in and taste test; adjust the seasonings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1308.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN LENTIL SOUP RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Slow Cooker Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by rossboys

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried lentils
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 and 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 and 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 and 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
Cayenne, if desired*
7 and 1/2 cups chicken stock
Green onions, for topping
Cilantro, for topping
Non fat plain greek yogurt, for topping

Steps:

  • Grease crockpot with cooking spray. Place all ingredients into crockpot (except green onions, cilantro, and greek yogurt) and stir to combine. Cook on HIGH for FOUR hours or LOW for EIGHT hours. After the soup is done cooking, remove chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Place chicken back into soup and stir to combine. Serve with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and greek yogurt! NOTES *I think it really helps this dish. We like spicy, so we used 1 teaspoon of cayenne. ** Nutrition information does not include toppings (green onion, cilantro, greek yogurt) NUTRITION INFORMATION Serving size: ⅛th of the recipe Calories: 344 Fat: 5.8 Carbohydrates: 40.3 Fiber: 18.9 Protein: 32.8

LENTIL & CHICKEN SAUSAGE STEW



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This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to soak up every last morsel. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CHICKEN AND LENTIL CHILI



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I like to make a simple, hearty slow-cooked recipe at least once a week. You can mix this up the night before and throw it into the crock on your way out the door. Use hotter tomatoes and chilies or salsa if you like more zing. -Laurie Stout-Letz, Bountiful, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup (about 5 ounces) frozen corn
1 cup mild salsa
1 can (4 to 4-1/2 ounces) chopped green chiles
2/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Tortilla chips, shredded Mexican cheese and sliced olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 16 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and lentils are tender, 5-6 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly and chop. Return chicken to slow cooker; heat through. Serve over tortilla chips and top with cheese and olives, if desired.Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; if necessary, add a little water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 844mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SLOW COOKER LENTIL AND HAM SOUP



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Come home at the end of the day to a richly spiced broth filled with lentils, ham and veggies. Pair it up with cornmeal muffins and you have a great meal!

Provided by queendiva1

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 11h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dried lentils
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon black pepper
32 ounces chicken broth
1 cup water
8 teaspoons tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker combine the lentils, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and ham. Season with basil, thyme, oregano, the bay leaf and pepper. Stir in the chicken broth, water and tomato sauce. Cover and cook on Low for 11 hours. Discard the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1169.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CHICKEN AND LENTIL SOUP



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Make and share this Chicken and Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 large carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 leek, whites only, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 ounces mushrooms, chopped
3 tablespoons dry white wine
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup brown lentils
8 ounces cooked chicken, diced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
freshly chopped thyme, to garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
  • Add the carrot, onion, leek, celery and mushrooms; cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
  • Stir in the wine and chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add the thyme and bay leaf; reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add the lentils and continue cooking, covered, for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until the lentils are just tender, stirring the soup from time to time.
  • Stir in the diced chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until just heated through.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped thyme.

Tips:

- Use a variety of lentils for a more flavorful soup. Lentils come in many different colors and sizes, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Experiment with different types to create a soup that's perfectly to your taste. - Rinse the lentils before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris. - Add vegetables to the soup for extra flavor and nutrition. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and garlic. - Use chicken broth or water for the liquid in the soup. If you use chicken broth, the soup will have a richer flavor. - Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add other spices, such as cumin, coriander, or paprika. - Serve the soup hot with a side of bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker chicken and lentil soup is a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The soup is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this slow cooker chicken and lentil soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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