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Crockpot Heaven

Crockpot Heaven

Victoria Pennacchio
Food

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

2019 started off slightly more hectic than I would have liked, but sometimes that’s just life and ya gotta roll with it. That being said, my food choices and sleep are now 10x more important to my overall wellness. Crockpot recipes are an easy way to keep up with your to-dos and know you have a healthy and filling meal waiting for you with minimal effort!

This meal was inspired by random recipes, my tired mind+body, and my loved ones. I enjoy making tasty and healthy meals for my peeps, and soups are an easy way to get in veggies and protein with leftovers available for quick meals later in the week!

This Crockpot Creation includes:

  • 2ish pounds of chicken thighs

  • 1 parsnip

  • 1 bunch of rainbow carrots

  • 1 yellow onion

  • 2 leeks

  • Garlic

  • 8 cups of low sodium chicken broth

  • 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary

  • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme

  • Salt+pepper

  • 2 tbsp butter



Turn the crockpot on low, add in the butter + chicken. Then chop all the veggies and place them on top. Add in the chicken broth and herbs and cover it for an hour. Cooking on low for 5-6 hours should be plenty of time to get everything to the right temperature. I’m OCD and always check the temperature of my meat before I eat it; 165 degrees for the chicken is the goal!

When you’re almost ready to eat, you can cook some egg noodles and add the soup on top. Or make some grilled cheese as a lil dipper! Whatever is best for your taste buds and fam.

Try it out and warm your bones!


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