Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup like my Ukrainian grandma used to make with clear broth and tender noodles. Made easy, healthy and flavorful in a crockpot.

Author: Olena of ifoodreal.com

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Category: Slow Cooker

Method: Soup and Stew

Cuisine: Ukrainian

INGREDIENTS 

2 lbs any chicken pieces (I used drumsticks and breast)*

1 medium onion, peeled

2 medium carrots, diced

2 large celery stalks, diced

2 large garlic cloves, slivered

3 bay leaves

5 whole black peppercorns

2 tsp salt

10 cups water

Ground black pepper, to taste

8 oz any pasta**

1/2 cup dill or parsley, finely chopped

STEPS

1. In a large slow cooker, add chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt and water. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours.
2. Discard bay leaves, peppercorns and onion. Remove chicken on a large plate or cutting board. Add pasta, cover and cook for another 10 minutes or until pasta is ready.
3. In the meanwhile, shred chicken with two forks and chop dill. Return chicken to slow cooker, add dill, stir and serve hot.

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