Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
By familyfreshmeals.com
This crockpot chicken noodle soup is hearty and comforting, yet incredibly easy to make! No need for a can full of preservatives, homemade is the best!

How to Store, Reheat, and Freeze Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

• To Store. Place cooked and cooled soup in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To Reheat. Rewarm soup gently in a medium saucepan on the stove over medium-low heat until hot. You can also reheat the soup in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until warmed through.
• To Freeze. Store cooked and cooled soup in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

The Difference between Chicken Stock and Chicken Broth

• Stock is made with chicken or other animal bones (along with aromatics and veggies). It has a long simmer time.
• Broth uses mostly meat and has a shorter cook time.
• As a result, stock has a slightly fuller flavor, and I even think the texture is a little richer.
• Broth is a bit less expensive, and you can find more options for it in the grocery store.

My Verdict on Using Chicken Stock versus Chicken Broth in Recipes

• Unless you are cooking the stock from scratch (which, GOOD FOR YOU, I’ll happily take any extra off your hands), I find store-bought broth works as well as store-bought stock in 95% of recipes.
• Recipes when I prefer to use stock: liquid-based soups like this Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. They benefit from the (slightly) richer mouthfeel of stock.

Prep Time: 00:15
Cook Time: 06:00
Total Time: 06:15
Yield: 8 Servings