Slow Cooker Protein-Packed Chicken Soup
A nourishing, dairy-free chicken soup loaded with vegetables and shredded chicken. 30g protein per bowl and perfect for budgets.
PROTEIN 30g
CALORIES 280
P:E RATIO 10.7
TIME 490m
YIELD 8
P:E 10.7
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
2 lbs chicken breast 30G PROTEIN
6 cups chicken broth 30G PROTEIN
3 carrots, sliced PRODUCE
3 stalks celery, sliced PRODUCE
1 onion, diced FLAVOR
2 cloves garlic, minced FLAVOR
1 tsp thyme FLAVOR
1 bay leaf FLAVOR
2 cups egg noodles 30G PROTEIN
Salt and pepper to taste FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze without noodles for up to 3 months.
- Batching: Use bone-in chicken for richer flavor (just remove bones before shredding).
- Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or stovetop over medium heat.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Place chicken, broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf in slow cooker.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
03
VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ
Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot.
04
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Add egg noodles in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
05
STEP 5
Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.