I’d use (3) 15 ounce cans. Thanks for the nutrition information as well. In a Dutch oven over medium-high, melt butter. I have a little 1.5L slow cooker as it’s just me so thought I could cut the recipe in half to fit it? I think it could be improved upon with onion, garlic, and herbs. I always forget about frozen veggies. Add all ingredients on top - use a spoon to stir everything around. I need to finally buy a slow cooker. For gardeners, we grow Kenearly Yellow Eye variety beans. Even my six and four year old liked it! I have always loved the “walk away” convenience of slow cookers. Add 6 cups of water and let soak overnight. Add chicken and spinach and cook until heated through. They loved it but I eat plant based…so I substituted the chicken for brown/baked tofu when I decided to make it. Taste test. Jennifer. Freeze for up to a month. Can say enough good things about it. Feel free to skip the bread if you’re being. All Rights Reserved. I hope you all have a fun weekend, I will be back early next week with another recipe! What size slow cooker do you have? 1 pound great northern beans¼ cup butter2 bulbs fennel, white part only, sliced1 cup chopped onion3 cloves garlic, minced4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced1 medium red bell pepper, chopped3 cups shredded cooked chicken2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 bunch fresh thyme leaves6 cups chicken stock1 tablespoon lemon juice2 cups baby spinach leaves. My friend made this for my family. Serve topped with parmesan cheese. Required fields are marked *. dried. This load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Whether you make it a freezer meal or put it directly into the crock pot, it sure is great. Cook just until fragrant. Enjoy! This is the most cozy dish I could imagine! TIA!! The Magical Slow Cooker is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. My biggest requirements from my soups at this point are that they be filling and hearty but also that they be pretty healthy. Does it not hold up longer? I hope this helps. Whether you’re serving it for family dinner on a chilly winter night or making it for your weekly meal prep, this soup is sure to satisfy. We added the beans to the crock with 6 cups of water and let them soak overnight. I love hearing from you! We topped this colorful chicken soup with a few extra fennel fronds and served it with a crunchy, dunkable baguette. Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken and White Bean Soup is packed with healthy, hearty vegetables which is going to warm up your dinner table! In a Dutch oven over medium-high, melt butter. I'm Pamela, an artist Mom who shares family recipes. To save on time, we cut up a rotisserie chicken and added it to the soup. Am I the only one trying to eat less cheese after indulging at all those holiday parties? Serve it up with some nice oven baked crusty bread and stay warm!! Plus aren’t white beans just gorgeous? Ingredients. Add fennel, onion and garlic. I will consider making some updates. Another edition of Freezer Slow Cooker Recipe of the Month here. This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken and White Bean Soup warms my heart physically and emotionally. Next year I’m going to grow twice the amount of white beans just because of this soup! Tag me on Instagram at, Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese and Potato Soup, Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today. The herbs and seasoningss were just spot on and the chicken came out fork tender, as promised. Serve in bowls, sprinkle a little bit of Parmesan cheese on top and serve. I’m glad you liked this soup recipe! While it may lack the creaminess of some of your favorite slow cooker soups (broccoli cheddar is one of my all-time favorites), it definitely doesn’t lack in flavor. My yard is tiny though and so is my veggie garden. In a Dutch oven over medium-high, melt butter. I use dried beans a lot in my cooking, but I can honestly say I’ve never thought to grow my own. Thank you. After 8 hours, remove the chicken and shred on cutting board with fork and knife (it should just fall apart). I don’t have dry beans on hand. Try adding a little to one bowl of this soup to see how much you like. Rotisserie chicken is great to have on hand to throw into soups, pasta, or tacos throughout the week. You can make it creamy or dairy free (it’s up to you). Season to taste. Your email address will not be published. I do this by putting it in a glass measuring cup in the microwave for 1 minute. Discard bay leaves. Allowed it to steam release naturally then set to quick release. I’m sure you’ve heard people declaring “new year, new me.” But here at Hamilton Beach it’s more like “new year, new soup recipe.”. Place beans in slow cooker crock. Unsubscribe at any time. I have started a family cookbook. Add remaining ingredients except chicken and spinach to crock. Save the fronds to garnish; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; …