Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Soup

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This crock pot chicken and lentil soup is a 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.

Submitted by Rebekah Rose Hills
Updated on March 27, 2024
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Combine green lentils, tomatoes, onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth and stir gently to evenly distribute seasonings. Settle chicken thighs into broth, ensuring they are submerged in liquid.

  2. Cook on High for 4 hours. Chicken should be falling off the bone and lentils should be tender (if not, cook a little bit longer).

  3. Use tongs to remove chicken from soup to a cutting board. Pull meat off the bones with tongs and either rough chop or break apart into bite-sized pieces; discard the bones. Stir meat into soup and adjust seasonings as desired.

Recipe Tip

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

378 Calories
11g Fat
41g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 378
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 1309mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 10g 37%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 29g 59%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 752mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.