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Bowl of amazing slow cooker chicken noodle soup with fresh vegetables and herbs.

Comforting Chicken Noodle Delight

A heartwarming chicken noodle soup that brings warmth and togetherness on chilly evenings, perfect for easy meal prep in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 335
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 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 or chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 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
Final Touches
  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large slow cooker, combine the diced onion, sliced carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
  2. Add the chicken, chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, ensuring everything is well-mixed.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  2. Once the cook time is complete and the chicken is fully cooked, carefully remove it.
  3. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, returning it to the pot.
  4. Add in the egg noodles, ensuring they are surrounded by the savory broth.
  5. Cover again and cook on low for another 5-10 minutes until the noodles are tender.
Serving
  1. Before serving, mix in the lemon juice and fresh parsley.
  2. Ladle out steaming bowls and serve warm to your loved ones.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, consider using bone-in chicken thighs. You may also chop vegetables ahead of time for easier meal prep. Leftover soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.