Slow-Cooked Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Bone Broth
Hearty soup with tender chicken and seasonal vegetables simmered in nutrient-rich bone broth, perfect for a comforting Whole30 meal. This comfort food-inspired whole30 ready in about 405 minutes pairs chicken thighs, low-sodium bone broth, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 cups low-sodium bone broth
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 zucchini
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken thighs in slow cooker. Add bone broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt.
- Step 2: Cook on low for 6 hours until chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Step 3: Remove chicken, discard skin and bones, then shred meat. Return chicken to slow cooker. Add sliced carrots, celery, and diced zucchini.
- Step 4: Cook on low for 30 minutes more until vegetables are tender but not mushy, stirring occasionally.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Bone Broth take to make?
Total time is about 405 minutes (15 min prep + 390 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Cooked Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Bone Broth?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Bone Broth?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Cooked Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Bone Broth for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow-Cooked Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Bone Broth?
Comfort Food whole30 like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My whole family loved this.
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Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
