Classic Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
4 hours, 31 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 large carrots, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 6 cups water
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • 6 sage leaves, or 1 sprig
  • 2 large sprigs rosemary
  • 1 (2-inch) Parmesan rind
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons pepper, or to taste
  • 2 cups egg noodles
Directions
  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken to a slow cooker and cover with the onion mixture.
  4. Add the carrots, celery, water, lemon juice, sage, rosemary, Parmesan rind, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  6. When the chicken is fork-tender, remove and shred, discarding the bones and skin.
  7. Return the chicken to the pot. Remove the herbs and Parmesan rind.
  8. Add the noodles, then cover the pot and cook on high until noodles are softened, about 30 minutes.
  9. Season to taste with salt and pepper then serve.