Slow Cooker Chicken Sweet Potato Soup (w/ Kale!)

This slow cooker chicken sweet potato soup is so easy to make with just 6 simple ingredients including chicken, sweet potatoes, kale, chicken stock and Italian seasoning. Just chop the sweet potato, dump everything in, and dinner’s done! 

Chicken Kale Sweet Potato Soup is the Ultimate in Simplicity

Have you ever done a juice cleanse? You know, drinking only fresh pressed juice for a day or more to generally reset? I have to say, I love the idea of a juice cleanse but I think I like actual food too much to do one. I do, however, like the idea of a little “reset,” to get back in balance. Slow cooker soups are my go-to when it comes to this sort of thing because they are easy to make and oh-so nourishing.

This Slow Cooker Chicken, Kale and Sweet Potato Soup is one of my all-time favorites because it’s hearty and filling, with clean flavors. Plus, this soup only requires six ingredients! The prep time is fast, too, with just a bit of washing and chopping to get things going.

This delicious and nourishing soup basically sums up my cooking philosophy: make it simple, make it streamlined, make it real. Whether you’re in need of a little reset, or you just want a warm, nourishing bowl of stew, this one is for you.

4.96 stars (48 ratings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Sweet Potato Soup (w/ Kale)

Developed and tested by Robyn Conley Downs

Servings: 6

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 4 hours hrs

Total: 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

This slow cooker chicken sweet potato soup is so easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients including chicken, sweet potatoes, kale, chicken stock and Italian seasoning.

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds (about 2 large or 3-4 small sweet potatoes), peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces (4-5 cups)
• 1 bunch Lacinato kale, stems removed and thinly sliced, about 2 packed cups
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 64 oz chicken stock
• 2-3 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Extra virgin olive oil, to serve

Equipment

• Slow Cooker

Instructions 

• Place all the ingredients in a 6-qt slow cooker, stirring to combine. Cover and cook on high for 3-5 hours or low for 6-7, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through and very tender.
• Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Taste and add additional salt to taste. Serve hot with a generous drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

• Cook Time: All slow cookers are different. Keep an eye on yours and check on the lower side of the cook time to avoid over cooking the sweet potatoes. If the potatoes do overcook, they will simply fall apart into the soup, which is fine.
• Kale: The kale will be very, very tender after the long cook time. If you prefer a brighter, more substantial texture, add the kale the last 15 minutes of cook time.
• Chicken: Either boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs will work in this recipe so feel free to use what you like and have on hand.

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 (of 6), Calories: 302kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 57mg, Sodium: 769mg, Potassium: 1063mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 18286IU, Vitamin C: 24mg, Calcium: 113mg, Iron: 2mg

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