Slow Cooker Chicken Garbanzo Soup Recipe

Step 1

Place drained garbanzo beans in a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover the beans by 2 inches (5.08 cm) Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover and set aside for 1 hour. Drain and rinse under cold water cooled beans.

Step 3

Place beans and chicken in 4-5-quart (4-5L) slow cooker. Add chopped onions, bouillon granules, herbs, and seasoning.

Step 4

Cover the pot and cook on low-heat setting for 8-10 hours.

Step 5

Turn off the slow cooker and open the lid. Remove cooked chicken from the cooker and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into bite-size pieces, then return to the crock pot. Stir well and allow staying for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 6

Ladle the soup into soup bowls. Garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme, if desired.