Description
Grandma’s comforting crockpot chicken noodle soup delights families with hearty homemade goodness. Tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 3 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
Herbs, Seasonings, and Liquid:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Layer tender chicken breasts, crisp carrots, aromatic celery, diced onions, and minced garlic into the slow cooker, creating a flavorful foundation.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients, then sprinkle bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to enhance the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Allow the mixture to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, ensuring chicken becomes perfectly tender and vegetables soften.
- Carefully extract chicken from the broth and gently shred meat using two forks, then return the shredded pieces back into the slow cooker.
- Introduce egg noodles into the hot liquid, cooking for an additional 20-30 minutes until pasta reaches ideal tenderness and absorbs surrounding flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, ensuring balanced salt and pepper levels.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the surface for a vibrant garnish and serve piping hot in deep bowls.
Notes
- Choose bone-in chicken for richer, more flavorful broth that adds depth to the soup’s overall taste.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Opt for wide egg noodles to create a heartier, more satisfying soup with substantial pasta presence.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and controlling salt added during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 20 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: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg