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Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, slice the carrots, chop celery, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. Cut chicken thighs into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
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Place sweet potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crockpot. Add celery, onion, garlic, and chicken pieces on top. Sprinkle evenly the gluten-free chicken bouillon, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, sea salt, and black pepper.
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Pour the gluten-free chicken broth over the layered ingredients, gently stir to combine, and embed the bay leaf into the mixture.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and sweet potatoes are tender yet intact.
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Just before serving, stir in fresh lemon juice to brighten flavors if desired.
06 -
Remove bay leaf and ladle soup into bowls. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley for added freshness and color. Serve hot.