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!
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Yield: 8 Servings
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.
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Yield: 8 Servings
Rated 4/5 based on 352 Reviews
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups carrots peeled and chopped
1 medium yellow onion diced
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups carrots peeled and chopped
1 medium yellow onion diced
Instructions:
- In a 6 quart crockpot add in whole chicken breasts, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, olive oil, thyme and bay leaf.
- Next add in chicken broth, water, and season with salt and pepper to taste. I used 1/2 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon pepper.