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Cozy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe with Rotisserie Chicken

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A comforting and easy slow cooker chicken noodle soup using rotisserie chicken, perfect for cold days and busy schedules.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 cups uncooked egg noodles (wide or medium width)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional, for sautéing veggies)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, added at the end)

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice 3 medium carrots, chop 2 celery stalks, dice 1 medium yellow onion, and mince 3 garlic cloves (about 10 minutes).
  2. Optional: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook 5-7 minutes until veggies soften and onions turn translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Transfer sautéed veggies (or raw if skipping sauté) to the slow cooker.
  4. Pour in 6 cups chicken broth. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon dried parsley (or fresh), and 1 bay leaf. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Add 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken to the crockpot and stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in 2 cups uncooked egg noodles. Cover and cook on high, checking for doneness around 20 minutes to avoid mushy noodles.
  8. Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice if desired.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

Add noodles in the last 30 minutes to prevent mushiness. Sautéing veggies before slow cooking enhances flavor but is optional. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. For thicker broth, add a cornstarch slurry during last 15 minutes. If soup is too thick after cooking, add broth or water to loosen. Rotisserie chicken skin removal keeps broth clear and less greasy.

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Keywords: chicken noodle soup, crockpot soup, slow cooker soup, rotisserie chicken, comfort food, easy soup recipe, cold weather soup

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