Slow Cooker Chicken Sweet Potato Soup (w/ Kale)
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.
Equipment
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
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.
Nutrition
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
