Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food that comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker. Made with just a few simple, wholesome ingredients, it's a one-pot wonder that's perfect for busy weeknights or when you need something warm and soothing. The gentle, slow cooking method allows the flavours to develop beautifully whilst the chicken becomes incredibly tender. It's nourishing, satisfying, and absolutely delicious—nothing like the tinned or packet soups you'd buy at the supermarket
Watch: Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Original recipe video — click to play
Original method: 45 minutes stovetop
Ingredients
Main
- 600 g Chicken breasts or thighs, diced into bite-sized pieces
Browning the chicken before adding improves flavour
- 1200 ml Chicken stock
Reduced from standard stovetop amount to account for slow cooker moisture retention
- 200 g Egg noodles or small pasta
Add in the final 30 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking
Vegetables
- 300 g Carrots, sliced into thin rounds
- 150 g Celery stalks, diced
- 200 g Onion, diced
Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
Adjust to taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
Adjust to taste
Flavouring
- 30 g Fresh parsley, roughly chopped(optional)
Add just before serving
Or use dried parsley if fresh is unavailable
- 1 tbsp Fresh thyme, fresh sprigs(optional)
Add in the final 30 minutes of cooking
Or 0.5 tsp dried thyme
Method
- 1Optional step
If desired for enhanced flavour, heat a little oil in a frying pan and quickly brown the diced chicken on all sides. This step is optional but recommended.
~5 minsTip: Browning adds depth of flavour but isn't essential
- 2
Place the chicken (browned or raw), carrots, celery, and onion into your slow cooker. Pour in the chicken stock.
~5 minsTip: Ensure all vegetables are roughly evenly distributed
- 3
Season with salt and pepper to taste. If using dried thyme, add it now.
~2 mins - 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through and the vegetables are soft.
~6 hrsTip: The soup should be gently simmering, not boiling
- 5
In the final 30 minutes of cooking, add the egg noodles and fresh thyme (if using). Increase the heat to High if you were cooking on Low.
~30 minsTip: Adding noodles late prevents them from becoming mushy
- 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.
~5 minsTip: Fresh herbs are best added at the end to preserve their colour and flavour
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Chicken thighs are actually wonderful in slow cooker soups as they stay moist and tender. They have more flavour than breasts, making the soup even more delicious. Use thighs cut into bite-sized pieces and follow the same cooking times
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