Description
A cozy, nutrient-dense soup featuring chicken, sweet potatoes, and kale, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 bunch Lacinato kale, stems removed and thinly sliced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 64 oz chicken stock
- 2–3 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Extra virgin olive oil (to serve)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a 6-qt slow cooker and stir to combine, layering sweet potatoes on the bottom.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-5 hours or low for 6-7 hours, until sweet potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken and shred it with two forks. Return to slow cooker and stir to combine. Adjust salt to taste.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For firmer vegetables, add kale in the last 20-30 minutes. Adjust salt to taste at the end to avoid over-seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg