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Best 5-Ingredient Crockpot Soup: Easy & Quick Dinner

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This quick 5-ingredient Crockpot soup is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it dinner. With just five simple ingredients and five minutes of prep, you get a warm, savory, and deeply satisfying meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 2–3 pieces)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (one 32-ounce carton)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (optional, start with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients. Chop the onion into rough chunks. Open the can of diced tomatoes and measure out your broth and Italian seasoning.
  2. Layer everything in the slow cooker. Place the chicken pieces at the bottom. Add the chopped onion on top, then pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the chicken broth. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over everything. Do not stir.
  3. Set it and forget it. Put the lid on and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily with a fork.
  4. Shred the chicken. About 30 minutes before serving, carefully remove the chicken pieces from the slow cooker using tongs or a slotted spoon. Place them on a cutting board or in a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Return the chicken to the soup. Stir the shredded chicken back into the broth mixture. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Let it rest. Turn the slow cooker to WARM or turn it off. Let the soup sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve and enjoy. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

Don’t lift the lid during cooking. Season at the end to avoid over-salting. This soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for 2 cans of drained chickpeas or white beans and use vegetable broth.

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