Soupe au poulet à la mijoteuse

If you’re looking for comfort, look no further: Our slow-cooker chicken soup is coming in hot, and you’re going to love it.

The trick here is to cook the soup low and slow. Chicken, a few root veggies, lots of fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and chicken broth are thrown in the slow cooker before cooking away on the low setting for about six hours. When the time is up, your chicken should be tender and ready to dice. Once you discard the bones and add the chicken back to the

slow-cooker

, stir in the noodles and parsley. You’ll turn up the heat and cook another 15 to 20 minutes or until the noodles are cooked to perfection.

The final touch is a

hit of lemon juice

. It will enliven all of the flavors as they meld together in one delicious bowlful. When you think of

comfort food recipes

,

chicken soup

has to be at the top of your list. Lucky for you, this slow-cooker chicken soup recipe is about to become your new go-to.

Learn how to make slow-cooker chicken soup, and make it a part of your regular dinner rotation.

Ingredients for Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup

With carrots, celery, leek, garlic, herbs, and lemon to flavor this hearty chicken soup, it’s sure to become a new family favorite. To make slow-cooker chicken soup, you’ll need:

• 
  Bone-in chicken thighs:
  
  Any bone-in cut will do for slow-cooked chicken that becomes fall-apart tender.
• 
  Carrots, celery, and leek:
  
  An aromatic base for the soup. Can substitute the leek with onion or shallots if preferred.
• 
  Garlic cloves:
  
  For a savory depth.
• 
  Thyme, sage, and rosemary sprigs:
  
  To infuse the soup with herbaceous flavors.
• 
  Bay leaf:
  
  Adds a subtle earthy note to the broth.
• 
  Table salt and freshly ground black pepper:
  
  Enhances the overall flavor.
• 
  Chicken broth:
  
  The flavorful liquid base of the soup.
• 
  Wide egg noodles:
  
  Bulks up the soup and adds a comforting texture. Can substitute with other pasta shapes if you prefer.
• 
  Fresh parsley:
  
  Adds a pop of color and freshness.
• 
  Lemon juice:
  
  Hint of acidity brightens the soup. Can swap for white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar if needed (add to taste).

How To Make Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup

Pop the bulk of the ingredients into the slow-cooker, and come back later in the day for a pot full of flavorful broth and tender chicken that’s ready to shred, garnish, and serve. Full instructions are below, but here’s a brief recap before you get started:

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  Step 1. Add ingredients to slow cooker:
  
  Place chicken and next 11 ingredients in a slow-cooker.
• 
  Step 2. Cook soup:
  
  Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours or until chicken is tender.
• 
  Step 3. Dice chicken, and add noodles:
  
  Remove chicken and dice, discarding bones. Return meat to slow cooker. Stir in noodles and parsley. Cover and cook on HIGH 15 to 20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
• 
  Step 4. Add lemon juice, garnish, and serve:
  
  Stir in lemon juice. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup Variations

To change up this slow-cooker chicken soup, consider these variations:

• 
  Vegetables:
  
  Bulk up the soup with mushrooms, peas, green beans, corn, and bell peppers, or hearty greens like Swiss chard, kale, or spinach toward the end of cooking.
• 
  Noodles:
  
  Swap the egg noodles with chunks of potatoes, barley, couscous, farro, or rice.
• 
  Citrus:
  
  Add lemon zest along with the juice for a boost in citrusy flavor.
• 
  Protein:
  
  Swap the chicken thighs with any bone-in cut you prefer, or add in rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken toward the end of cooking. Amp up the protein with chickpeas or white beans if desired.
• 
  Umami:
  
  Amp up the umami by adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or by sprinkling the soup with grated Parmesan before serving.
• 
  Herbs:
  
  Swap the thyme, sage, or rosemary with other fresh herbs as desired, including parsley, dill, or cilantro.
• 
  Heat:
  
  Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Que servir avec la soupe de poulet à la mijoteuse

Servez cette réconfortante soupe au poulet à la mijoteuse avec du pain croûté, des

biscuits

, du

pain de maïs

, ou des

rouleaux de dinde

à tremper dans le savoureux bouillon. Bien que cette soupe constitue un repas copieux en une seule casserole, accompagnez-la d’une salade, de légumes rôtis ou cuits à la vapeur, ou de tout autre plat d’accompagnement de votre choix.

Comment conserver et réchauffer les restes de soupe de poulet à la mijoteuse

Réfrigérez les restes de soupe dans un contenant hermétique jusqu’à quatre jours, ou congelez-les jusqu’à trois mois. Décongeler pendant une nuit au réfrigérateur si la soupe est congelée, puis la réchauffer sur la cuisinière ou au micro-ondes jusqu’à ce qu’elle soit bien chaude. Ajuster la consistance avec du bouillon ou de l’eau si nécessaire, et rafraîchir avec des herbes ou un filet de jus de citron pour rehausser la saveur.

More Slow-Cooker Soup Recipes You’ll Love

Slow-cooker soups are hands-off—meaning you can effortlessly prepare a flavorful, hearty meal with little to no hands-on time. These slow-cooker soup recipes are some of our favorites:

• 
  Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup
  
• 
  Loaded Potato Soup
  
• 
  Slow-Cooker Turkey and Dumplings Soup
  
• 
  Navy Bean and Ham Soup
  
• Soulful Chicken Soup
• 
  Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder
  
• Chicken Sausage and White Bean Stew
  
  
• 
  Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup
  
• 
  Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup
  

Editorial contributions by

Katie Rosenhouse.