Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
This Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for cozy days. Made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and egg noodles, it simmers slowly in flavorful chicken broth to create a deliciously warming meal with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into rounds or half moons
- 4 stalks celery, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken stock or broth, low sodium preferred
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 lbs (or chicken thighs)
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Noodle Mixture
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Add the Ingredients: In a large slow cooker, place the diced onion, sliced carrots, celery, minced garlic, chicken stock, chicken breasts, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking process ensures that the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables become tender while infusing the broth with rich flavors.
- Shred Chicken and Add Noodles: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Use two forks to shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker. Add the egg noodles, ensuring they are submerged in the broth. Cover again and cook on low for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the noodles are just tender. Alternatively, cook noodles separately on the stovetop and then add to the soup.
- Finish and Serve: After noodles are cooked, stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. These add brightness and fresh flavor to the soup. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor and more tender meat.
- For a thicker broth, you can remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- If you prefer, cook the egg noodles separately to avoid overcooking the pasta in the slow cooker.
- Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper after cooking if needed.
- Make sure noodles are completely submerged while cooking to ensure they cook evenly.
- This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
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