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A steaming bowl of slow cooker chicken soup with vegetables and herbs

Quick way to grow a Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

This recipe delivers a hearty, flavorful chicken soup with minimal effort, perfect for a comforting meal on a busy day. It's a convenient way to enjoy a classic comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups egg noodles uncooked
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • crusty bread for serving

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • forks
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Place chicken breasts, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  4. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in the uncooked egg noodles and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
Serving
  1. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread, if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider browning the chicken breasts briefly in a pan before adding them to the slow cooker. You can also add other vegetables like corn or peas during the last hour of cooking. If you prefer a thicker soup, you can remove a cup of broth, whisk in a tablespoon of cornstarch, and then return it to the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.