Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup - Healthy Recipes

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Jan. 11, 2017

This recipe makes a lot of soup because I want to make sure you have plenty to freeze for those unexpected days that everyone in your family is under the weather and you need a health boost quick!Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is always the first recipe I have on the brain. Even the kids pediatrician suggested making chicken soup in order to get everyone feeling better fast!

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 1/2 Pound
Low sodium chicken stock 8 Cup (128 tbs)
Onion 1 , diced
Garlic 3 Clove (15 gm) , minced
Carrots 4 , chopped
Celery stalks 4 , chopped
Leeks 2 , chopped into half moons
Dried thyme 1/2 Teaspoon
Bay leaves 2
Pasta 2 Cup (32 tbs) (rotini or macaroni are our faves)
Garnishes 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) (fresh parsley, crackers)

Directions

MAKING:                        

In a slow cooker, combine chicken, chicken stock, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, leeks, dried thyme, bay leaves and turn setting to low.

Cook for 4-8 hours.

After 3 hours, remove chicken breast and set aside.

Add pasta and cook for 30-40 minutes.

Shred chicken and add to slow cooker.

Garnish with parsley.

 

SERVING:                       

Serve with crackers and enjoy!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 240 Minutes
Ready In: 240 Minutes
Servings: 10

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 212Calories from Fat 23

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 3 g4.6%

Saturated Fat %

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 142 mg5.92%

Total Carbohydrates 25 g8.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 23 g46%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet