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Slow Cooker Cream of Chicken Soup

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A heartwarming, creamy chicken soup made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or almond flour for keto)

Instructions

  1. Gather and prepare ingredients by placing the chicken, broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
  2. Select cooking mode by covering the slow cooker and cooking on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  3. Shred the chicken once cooking time is up and return it to the slow cooker.
  4. Create the roux by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then whisking in the flour and cooking for 1 minute until bubbly.
  5. Mix the roux with 1 cup of broth from the slow cooker to make a smooth roux.
  6. Combine everything by pouring the roux and heavy cream into the slow cooker and stirring well.
  7. Thicken the soup by covering and cooking for another 30 minutes.
  8. Serve warm by ladling the soup into bowls and enjoy.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a bay leaf or a splash of lemon juice before serving. Gluten-free option available by using almond flour.

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