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Chicken soup in the slow cooker
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Chicken soup in the slow cooker

Clear, calm chicken soup in the slow cooker. Chicken, root vegetables and broth with time to develop. Dumplings can be added if you want them.

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440 min total
6 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • Soup

    • 2.2 lb chicken thighs with skin and bone
    • 3 stk carrots
    • 1 stk leek
    • 2 stk celery
    • 1 stk onion
    • 2 stk bay leaf
    • 8 stk whole peppercorns
    • 10½ cup water
    • 1½ tsp salt
    • 1 bundt parsley

  • Semolina dumplings (optional)

    • 2 stk eggs
    • about 0.4 cup flour
    • 1 knivspids salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill the pot

    1. Add chicken, vegetables, bay leaves, peppercorns and water to the slow cooker. Water should cover.
    2. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours.
    420 min
    LOW
    SlowCooker
  2. 2

    Strain and shred

    1. Remove the chicken. Discard bones and skin, and pull the meat into bite-sized pieces.
    2. Strain the broth if you want it clearer. Return meat and vegetables. Season with salt.
    20 min
    FineMeshStrainer
  3. 3

    Dumplings

    1. If making dumplings: whisk eggs, flour and salt to a thick batter. Shape small dumplings with two spoons.
    2. Poach in the hot broth on HIGH for 3–4 minutes until they float. Scatter parsley.
    15 min
    HIGH
    SlowCooker

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

280kcal

Protein

28g

Fat

12g

Carbs

12g

Serving Size

400ml

Dietary

Allergens

EggsGluten

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve hot with plenty of parsley.

Side Pairings

  • • Fresh bread.

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Chill quickly. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 3 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Freeze broth and meat without dumplings. Thaw in the fridge.

Reheating

  • • Stovetop: Bring to a simmer until piping hot.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use bone-in thighs — more flavour than breast alone.

Cooking

  • • Season with salt at the end. The broth concentrates as it cooks.

Serving

  • • Dumplings are optional — the soup stands on its own.

Variations

Flavor

  • A slice of ginger in the broth adds gentle heat.

Health

  • Remove skin before serving — for less fat.

Method

  • Dumplings can be poached in a separate pan if the slow cooker is full.
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