Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe for Slow Cooker
A hearty and nourishing chicken noodle soup made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly days or busy schedules.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 2 celery stalks, sliced thin
- 1 medium onion, diced finely
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 oz egg noodles or pasta
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon juice for a zesty kick (optional)
Instructions
- Chop carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and set aside. Trim excess fat from chicken if necessary.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown (optional).
- Place chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and seasonings on top. Pour chicken broth over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove chicken and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in egg noodles and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Add fresh lemon juice for tangy flavor if desired.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
[‘Don’t overcook the noodles to avoid them becoming mushy.’, ‘Bone-in chicken can be used for added flavor; remove bones before shredding.’, ‘Searing chicken and vegetables before slow cooking enhances flavor.’, ‘Adjust soup consistency by adding more broth or thickening with cornstarch.’, ‘Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley during the last hour for vibrant flavor.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
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