Description
Hearty Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup delivers comfort through slow-simmered goodness, packed with tender chicken, classic vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles. Warm broth and simple ingredients blend into a soul-satisfying meal that welcomes relaxation at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Broth:
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Noodles and Garnish:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) egg noodles
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Assemble the foundational elements by layering tender chicken pieces, a medley of chopped vegetables, aromatic seasonings, and rich broth into the crockpot, ensuring a thorough seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Secure the lid and allow the mixture to gently simmer and meld flavors, selecting either a low-temperature setting for 6-7 hours or a high-temperature setting for 5-6 hours.
- Carefully extract the fully cooked chicken from the liquid, meticulously shred the meat using two forks, and delicately return the pulled chicken to the crockpot.
- Introduce egg noodles into the warm broth, allowing them to cook and absorb the surrounding flavors for approximately 20 minutes, or until they reach a perfectly tender consistency.
- Enhance the soup’s brightness by gently stirring in freshly chopped parsley, creating a vibrant finishing touch before ladling the comforting soup into serving bowls and presenting it steaming hot.
Notes
- Pick bone-in chicken for richer flavor and more tender meat that falls apart easily during cooking.
- Use wide egg noodles for classic texture, but whole wheat or gluten-free noodles work great for dietary variations.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent bite sizes throughout the soup.
- Allow soup to rest for 10-15 minutes after cooking to let flavors meld and thicken slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg