Classic Slow Cooker Chicken Soup
This slow cooker chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a flavorful broth infused with fresh dill. Whether made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, this classic chicken soup recipe is healthy, comforting, and perfect for meal prep or soothing cold days.
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 carrots, diced
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 1 whole chicken (3 lbs), cut into 8 pieces (see notes)
- 6 cups water
- 1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more for seasoning)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Fresh parsley, chopped for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, onions, and celery to the insert of your slow cooker.
- Season and place the chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry and season generously with sea salt. Place them on top of the vegetables.
- Add liquids and herbs: Pour in the water, then add the fresh dill, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Finish the soup: Discard the bay leaf. Remove the chicken, shred the meat, and discard the skin and bones. Return the shredded chicken to the soup, then stir in the turmeric and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and more dill. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
You can use chicken thighs, drumsticks, or even chicken breasts if preferred. See tips for alternative cooking times.