Description
Hearty crockpot chicken noodle soup brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, warming souls with rich, tender chicken and perfectly cooked noodles. Simple ingredients blend into a soul-soothing meal that wraps you in delicious, homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 to 2 pounds chicken breasts or chicken thighs
Vegetables:
- 3 large carrots
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
Broth and Seasonings:
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups egg noodles
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Combine ground beef with onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, blending ingredients thoroughly until well-incorporated.
- Gently shape the meat mixture into uniform, bite-sized meatballs, ensuring consistent size for even cooking.
- Carefully arrange the meatballs inside the crockpot, creating a single layer without overcrowding.
- Select cooking temperature: low setting for 6-8 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours, allowing meatballs to cook completely and develop rich, tender texture.
- Verify internal temperature reaches 160°F using a meat thermometer to ensure food safety.
- Plate the meatballs with complementary accompaniments like marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, or serve atop al dente pasta for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Customize meatball size for even cooking, keeping them uniform to ensure consistent doneness throughout.
- Replace ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based alternatives for healthier protein options that maintain great flavor.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Add extra herbs like fresh parsley or thyme to boost the meatballs’ aromatic profile and enhance overall taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg