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Cozy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

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A comforting, easy-to-make slow cooker soup featuring tender chicken thighs, soft egg noodles, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a warm, soul-soothing meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into half-moons
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped finely
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 oz wide, flat egg noodles
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables: Peel and chop carrots into half-moons, dice celery and onion, and mince garlic.
  2. Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, bay leaves, and half a teaspoon of salt to the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and stir gently to combine.
  4. Place the chicken thighs on top of the vegetable mixture. Do not submerge completely.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours (or HIGH for 3 hours) until the chicken is opaque and easily shreds with a fork.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Discard the bay leaves.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  8. Add the egg noodles, cover, and cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.
  9. Turn off the heat. Stir in the tablespoon of butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Let the soup sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Add noodles in the last 15 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy. If the soup is too thin, mash some cooked carrots against the side of the pot to thicken it. For a lighter version, skim excess fat with a ladle. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; freeze the broth without noodles for best texture upon reheating.

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Keywords: slow cooker, crockpot, chicken noodle soup, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meals, one pot meal, cozy soup

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