Description
A hearty and comforting slow cooker chicken and corn soup made with tender chicken breasts, fresh sweet corn, and a medley of vegetables. This easy recipe offers a creamy texture enhanced with optional cream cheese and a hint of lemon juice, perfect for any day of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen defrosted sweet corn kernels
- 2 cups chopped yellow waxy potatoes
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Optional Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese or plant-based cream cheese for a dairy-free version
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken, corn, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken stock, and kosher salt into the slow cooker, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cook Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the soup and shred it using two forks, then return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker with the soup.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in the optional cream cheese and fresh lemon juice if using, mixing until the soup becomes creamy and well combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped flat-leaf parsley before serving for a fresh finish.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a juicier, more flavorful meat.
- Using plant-based cream cheese makes this recipe dairy-free and suitable for vegan variations if chicken is replaced.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your slow cooker model to avoid overcooking the vegetables.
- For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes before adding the shredded chicken back in.
- Lemon juice adds a bright, fresh contrast—feel free to omit or adjust to taste.
