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A steaming bowl of slow cooker chicken soup, rich with vegetables and tender chicken.

Quick way to grow a Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare a hearty chicken soup using a slow cooker, perfect for a comforting meal with minimal effort. It's ideal for a busy weeknight or a cozy weekend lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups carrots chopped
  • 2 cups celery stalks chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 oz egg noodles

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • forks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place chicken breasts, chicken broth, chopped carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, bay leaf, and dried thyme into the slow cooker pot.
  2. Season generously with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
  3. Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, allowing the chicken to become very tender and easily shreddable.
  2. Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the egg noodles.
  4. Continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the egg noodles are tender.
Serving
  1. Remove the bay leaf before serving the hot soup.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, then ladle into bowls and enjoy.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can sauté the vegetables briefly before adding them to the slow cooker. Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or corn. This soup also freezes well for future meals.