Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Soup

1 . Stage

Combine green lentils, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, and salt in a slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth and stir gently to evenly distribute seasonings into the broth.

2 . Stage

Settle chicken thighs into the broth, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.

3 . Stage

Set slow cooker for High heat and cook for 4 hours, chicken should be falling off the bone and lentils should be tender (if not, cook a little bit longer).

4 . Stage

Use tongs and remove chicken from the soup and set on a cutting board. Pull meat off the bones with tongs and either rough chop or break apart into bite sized pieces with the tongs. Return meat to the soup. Discard bones.

5 . Stage

Stir the meat in and taste test; adjust the seasonings as desired.