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16) Chicken, Mushroom, and Thyme Crockpot Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups baby spinach optional

Method
 

  1. Put chicken, mushrooms, onion, garlic, broth, water, thyme, salt, and pepper into the crockpot.
  2. Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 2.5 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken to a cutting board. Shred with two forks and return to the pot.
  4. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
  5. Slowly stir in half-and-half until smooth, then add to the crockpot. Stir well.
  6. Add spinach if using and cook 10 more minutes until wilted and soup is warmed through.