Description

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Soup is a hearty and nourishing meal made by simmering a whole chicken with fresh vegetables, herbs, and broth until tender and flavorful. This easy slow cooker whole chicken soup recipe creates a rich homemade broth and fall-apart chicken, perfect for comforting family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 1.5–2 kg)
3 carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
Fresh thyme or parsley
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
6–8 cups chicken broth or water
1–2 cups noodles or rice (optional)

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Instructions

Place the whole chicken into the slow cooker.
Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and herbs around the chicken.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Pour in enough chicken broth or water to cover most of the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the chicken is tender.
Carefully remove the chicken and shred the meat, discarding bones and skin.
Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Add noodles or rice if using, and cook until tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Using a whole chicken creates a richer, more flavorful broth.Skim excess fat from the surface if desired.Add noodles toward the end to prevent overcooking.A squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the flavor before serving.