Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup (No Sugar, No Flour!)

Perfect for chilly days, this nourishing soup is warm, comforting, and naturally gluten- and sugar-free!

👉Ingredients:

↪️2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small)

↪️8 cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium recommended)

↪️3 medium carrots, thinly sliced

↪️2 celery stalks, sliced

↪️1 small onion, finely diced

↪️3 garlic cloves, minced

↪️1 tsp dried thyme

↪️1 tsp dried oregano

↪️1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

↪️½ tsp black pepper

↪️1 bay leaf

↪️1 tsp turmeric (optional – adds color and anti-inflammatory benefits)

↪️8 oz chickpea pasta, lentil pasta, or spiralized zucchini (for a low-carb version)

↪️1 tbsp lemon juice (optional – adds brightness)

↪️2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Prepare the Slow Cooker:

Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Add in the broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and turmeric if using.

✅️2. Cook:

Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

✅️3. Shred the Chicken:

Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, then return it to the soup.

✅️4. Add Pasta or Zoodles:

Stir in your choice of noodles or spiralized zucchini. Cover and cook on low for another 15–20 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.

✅️5. Finish the Soup:

Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley.

✅️6. Serve and Enjoy:

Ladle into bowls and serve warm. Perfect for cozy nights!