Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken, Carrot & Potato Soup
Cozy slow-cooker chicken soup with carrots and potatoes—gentle flavors for kids, great for winter. Creamy without being heavy.
Back to full listIngredients
- Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs 1 lb $2.79/lb
- Organic Carrots Bunch 2 medium carrots, sliced $2.50
- Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 10–12 oz, diced $3.99
- Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 onion, diced $1.49/lb
- Chicken broth 4 cups
- Dried thyme 1/2 tsp
- Salt + black pepper to taste
- Milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch (optional, to thicken) 1 tbsp mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Slow cooker: Add chicken, carrots, potatoes, onion, broth, thyme, and a pinch of salt/pepper.
- Cook: LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours until chicken is very tender.
- Shred: Remove chicken, shred, return to pot.
- Creamy finish: Stir in milk/half-and-half. For thicker soup, stir in cornstarch slurry; cook 10–15 min on HIGH.
- Adjust: Taste and season. Serve with bread or crackers.
Health notes: Protein-richchicken + veggies. Use milk (not cream) and skim fat if using skin-on thighs.
Drink pairing: Water; adults: Sauvignon Blanc.