Easy Hearty Chicken Soup

This is a dead easy chicken soup recipe that is very filling. Sometimes I'll throw in some cooked peas or broccoli at the end of cooking as well. This soup usually requires a fair amount of salt - I've been conservative in the measurement here, so taste before serving and adjust as required. Serve with warm bread and a side salad for a great meal!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  large potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 3  large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1  can  chicken stock
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground pepper
• 2  cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces

Directions

1. Put potatoes, carrots, chicken stock, and spices into a crock pot.
2. Add water to ensure vegetables are covered.
3. Heat on medium until veggies are tender (approx. 1 1/2 hours).
4. Using a handheld blender or a potato masher, mash veggies/stock until smooth.
5. Add water or chicken stock if resulting mixture is too thick; adjust seasoning.
6. Add chicken and allow soup to simmer until ready to serve.