Name: Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon & Potato Soup
Total time: 240 min
Ingredients: 4 center-cut bacon slices, diced; 1.5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skinned; 2 teaspoons salt-free garlic-and-herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash); 2 cups thinly sliced leek (from 2 large leeks); 1 cup sliced carrot (from 2 large carrots); 1 cup sliced celery (from 2 large stalks); 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 5 thyme sprigs; 12 ounces baby potatoes; 2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach

Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon & Potato Soup

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This chicken potato soup is perfect for ushering in fall: It's hearty enough for the beginning of soup season, yet brothy and veggie-packed so it doesn't feel too heavy. This recipe is ideal for a weekend, when you can check on the slow cooker after just a few hours. Although you can't leave it unattended all day, this chicken potato soup still offers the benefit of hands-free, fuss-free cooking. Baby red, Yukon Gold, or fingerling potatoes will all work well here, as they'll maintain their shape nicely during cooking. Pair this easy chicken and potato soup with a slaw or kale side salad and crusty whole-grain bread for a healthy, satisfying dinner.

By Ana Kelly

Published on April 23, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon, and Potato Soup — Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

4 center-cut bacon slices, diced
1 ½ pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic-and-herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash)
2 cups thinly sliced leek (from 2 large leeks)
1 cup sliced carrot (from 2 large carrots)
1 cup sliced celery (from 2 large stalks)
4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 thyme sprigs
12 ounces baby potatoes
2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach

Directions

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan. Set bacon aside.
Sprinkle chicken with seasoning blend. Add chicken to bacon drippings in pan; cook 8 minutes, browning on all sides. Transfer chicken using a slotted spoon to a 6-quart electric slow cooker, reserving any drippings in pan. Add leek, carrot, and celery to drippings in pan; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup stock, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add leek mixture, bacon, remaining 3 cups stock, salt, pepper and thyme sprigs to slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours. Add potatoes; cover and cook on LOW for 2 more hours or until potatoes are tender.
Remove chicken from slow cooker with a slotted spoon; discard thyme sprigs. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; discard bones. Return chicken to slow cooker; add spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174	Calories
4g	Fat
14g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 19g	38%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Sodium 521mg	23%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 2mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.