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Slow-Cooked Chicken Noodle Soup

This chicken noodle soup is prepared through slow cooking, allowing flavors to deepen overnight in a gentle simmer. The main ingredients include tender chicken, vegetables, herbs, and noodles, resulting in a clear, hearty broth with shredded chicken and soft vegetables that develop a cozy, inviting appearance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken preferably bone-in for more flavor
  • 4 carrots carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups egg noodles uncooked
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot or slow cooker
  • Wooden spoon or ladle

Method
 

  1. Place the whole chicken into a large pot or slow cooker and add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for several hours or until the chicken is falling off the bone and the flavors meld together—this helps develop a rich, deep broth.
  2. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding the bones and skin. Return the shredded chicken to the broth, stirring to distribute evenly.
  3. Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper as desired. Turn up the heat slightly to bring the soup to a gentle boil, then add the uncooked egg noodles. Let simmer uncovered for about 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and plump, and the soup has thickened slightly.
  4. Once the noodles are cooked through, remove the soup from heat. Ladle into bowls, garnishing each with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve hot, allowing the flavors to remind you of a warm, homemade meal.

Notes

For best flavor, prepare the soup a day ahead and reheat gently. The broth will deepen overnight, making the flavors more robust.