Description
Hearty “Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup” brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, warming souls with its rich, homemade goodness. Tender chicken, golden noodles, and garden-fresh vegetables merge into a soul-soothing bowl you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 chicken breasts or thighs
Vegetables:
- 3 carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid:
- 6 cups (48 fluid ounces) chicken broth
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken pieces into the crockpot, creating a hearty base layer with a mix of chopped carrots, celery, and diced onions.
- Crush fresh garlic cloves and sprinkle throughout the mixture, then pour chicken broth to generously cover the ingredients.
- Infuse the liquid with dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to enhance the soup’s aromatic profile.
- Cover and slow cook on low temperature for approximately 6-7 hours, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to become tender and easily separable.
- Carefully extract chicken pieces using tongs, gently shred the meat with two forks, and return the pulled meat back into the simmering broth.
- Introduce uncooked egg noodles directly into the hot liquid, stirring gently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Continue cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes until noodles reach perfect al dente texture, absorbing the rich, savory broth.
- Taste and fine-tune seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion contains a generous mix of tender chicken, soft noodles, and colorful vegetables.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with bone-in thighs for richer, more tender meat that falls apart easily during slow cooking.
- Skip egg noodles and use gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice noodles for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach, kale, or diced carrots during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Enhance flavor depth by sautéing onions and garlic before adding to the crockpot, which releases more complex, caramelized notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg