A comforting and hearty chicken soup made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for any day.
Prepare the vegetables by peeling and chopping the onion, carrots, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Uniformly sized pieces ensure even cooking.
Mince the garlic cloves and slice the celery sticks.
Mincing garlic releases its full flavor.
Place the chicken, prepared vegetables, and garlic into the slow cooker.
Layering the ingredients evenly helps with consistent cooking.
Add the butter, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
Stir gently to combine the seasonings with the broth.
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain the temperature.
Before serving, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the soup.
Shredding the chicken allows it to absorb more flavor from the broth.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Pair with crusty bread for a complete meal.