Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Step 1

To a slow cooker, add chicken (left whole), diced carrots, onion, celery, and garlic.

Step 2

Add in olive oil, chicken broth, water, thyme, rosemary, celery seed, bay leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Cover and cook on low heat 6 - 7 hours.

Step 4

Remove cooked chicken and allow to rest 10 minutes, then dice into bite size pieces.

Step 5

Meanwhile, add egg noodles and parsley to slow cooker.

Step 6

Increase temperature to high, cover and cook 10 minutes longer (or until noodles are tender).

Step 7

Stir in lemon juice and toss in cooked, diced chicken. Serve warm with saltine crackers or top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Step 8

Recipe Source: Cooking Classy