There’s nothing more comforting than coming home to the smell of warm soup simmering in the slow cooker. Our Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, made with tarragon and spices, chunks of juicy chicken, and hearty vegetables is comfort in a bowl. 

4 Steps to delicious Crock pot Chicken Noodle Soup

  1. Add all ingredients (except noodles) to the crockpot.
  2. Let simmer for 2-3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low, depending on your schedule. 
  3. Remove chicken, chop, and place meat back in the crock pot. 
  4. Add noodles.

 Why we love cooking Chicken Noodle Soup in the slow cooker

  1. We love the convenience of adding the ingredients and walking away for hours!
  2. We love the freedom to use any cut of chicken meat, from inexpensive and flavorful thighs to lean breast meat, to flavorful time-saving rotisserie chicken. 
  3. We love how slow cooking melds all the flavors together for a rich and a hearty soup.
  4. We love the crowd favorite and family-friendly herbs in this soup.

Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is one of our recipes that satisfies and comforts again and again. Making a double batch is always a great idea.

Soup served with bread and salad makes a delicious and healthy meal. Try these favorites: Diane’s No Fail French Bread, Big Fluffy Pan Dinner Rolls, and Seven Layer Salad Recipe.

Originally published October 2008, refreshed with updated content and photos.

Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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White bowl of chicken noodle soup with spoon
Author: Si Foster
Course: Dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 -12 cups
Made with tarragon and spices, chunks of juicy chicken, and hearty vegetables – comfort in a bowl. 

Ingredients 

  • 2-3 pounds chicken pieces, any type
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups chicken broth (we like Better than Bouillon chicken base)
  • 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper (more if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 8-10 ounces noodles

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except noodles in a crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-2 1/2 hours. 
  • Remove chicken pieces and bay leaf. Remove meat from chicken bones, if needed. Shred or chop chicken meat and return to broth.
  • Add noodles. Cook for another 30 minutes or until noodles are done. Alternately, cook the noodles separately and add just before serving. Add additional chicken base to taste.

Notes

For a bit of crunch, reserve the chopped celery and stir into hot soup right before dishing into bowls. The celery will soften a bit but still have a fresh crunch.
Adding cooked noodles to the soup right before serving keeps the noodles from expanding and becoming mushy. 
If needed, offer cooked gluten-free and regular noodles separately so guests can choose their preferred pasta.
 

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