Description
Hearty crockpot chicken noodle soup brings comfort and warmth to dinner tables across America. Tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and classic vegetables simmer slowly, creating a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsps dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Combine raw chicken breasts, diced root vegetables, aromatic herbs, and seasonings into the slow cooker vessel.
- Allow ingredients to simmer gently at low temperature for 6-8 hours or accelerate cooking at high temperature for 3-4 hours until poultry becomes effortlessly tender.
- Extract chicken from liquid broth and meticulously shred meat using two kitchen utensils, then reintegrate shredded protein back into the fragrant mixture.
- Introduce dried egg noodles into the crockpot, elevating temperature to high setting and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente consistency.
- Carefully extract bay leaves from liquid, ensuring no herbal remnants remain in the final preparation.
- Optional: Embellish soup with freshly chopped parsley for vibrant color and enhanced herbal essence.
- Ladle steaming soup into serving bowls, presenting a comforting, nourishing meal perfect for chilly evenings or when seeking wholesome nutrition.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with rotisserie chicken for a quicker, more flavorful version that cuts down cooking time and adds depth to the soup.
- Consider using gluten-free egg noodles or zucchini noodles to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or following low-carb diets.
- Enhance the soup’s nutritional profile by adding extra vegetables like spinach, kale, or mushrooms during the last 30 minutes of cooking for added vitamins and minerals.
- Freeze individual portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months, making it a convenient meal prep option for busy weeks or unexpected comfort food cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg