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A steaming bowl of healthy slow cooker soup garnished with fresh herbs.

Quick way to grow healthy slow cooker soup in 20 minutes

This recipe provides a quick and healthy slow cooker soup ready in just 20 minutes of active preparation. It's perfect for a wholesome meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 16 ounces mixed vegetables (frozen)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini)
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs (e.g., Italian seasoning)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add chicken broth, mixed vegetables, cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, small pasta, and dried herbs to the slow cooker.
  2. Stir all ingredients well to combine, ensuring pasta is submerged.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until pasta is tender and vegetables are heated through.
Serving
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, sauté the vegetables briefly before adding them to the slow cooker or add a bay leaf during cooking.