Description
This Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. With tender chicken, sweet corn, and a savory broth, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. The slow cooker does all the work for you, making it a convenient meal option for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Soup:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels (drained)
- 1 (15-ounce) can creamed corn
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper (or black pepper)
Garnish:
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the chicken, corn, creamed corn, chicken broth, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender. Shred the chicken, then return it to the soup.
- Add Eggs: Slowly stir in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup in a circular motion to create egg ribbons.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For extra heartiness, add cooked rice or noodles before serving.
- You can use frozen corn instead of canned if preferred.
- This soup freezes well for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
