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Creamy Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Chicken Soup

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A creamy, comforting slow cooker soup featuring white beans, rosemary, and tender chicken, perfect for cozy dinners and easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for finishing
  • Parmesan cheese rind (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, peel and chop the carrots, chop the celery stalks, mince the garlic, and finely chop the rosemary (about 10 minutes).
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in garlic and rosemary and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Place the chicken breasts or thighs on top.
  4. Add the drained and rinsed white beans and 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth to the slow cooker. Add the Parmesan rind if using.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and vegetables are softened.
  7. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks, keeping chunks intact.
  8. Ladle about 1.5 cups of cooked beans and some broth into an immersion or regular blender and puree until smooth.
  9. Return the shredded chicken and pureed beans to the slow cooker. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut cream if using. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  10. Cook on low for another 15 minutes to warm through and marry flavors. Add broth or water if soup is too thick.

Notes

Sautéing the aromatics before adding to the slow cooker enhances flavor. Pureeing part of the beans creates creaminess without dairy. Use fresh rosemary for best flavor. Adjust cooking time if using frozen chicken. For dairy-free, omit cream or use coconut cream. Parmesan rind adds umami but is optional.

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Keywords: slow cooker soup, Tuscan soup, white bean chicken soup, creamy chicken soup, rosemary soup, easy dinner, comfort food

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