Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Soup
Description
This crock pot chicken and lentil soup is simmered in the slow cooker with tomatoes, onion, green lentils, and spices for a no-fuss cold-weather meal.
Ingredients
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1 pound green lentils, sorted and rinsed
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1 (15 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
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1 large onion, diced
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1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
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2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
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7 cups chicken broth
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1 1/2 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.