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SLOW COOKER (WHOLE) CHICKEN SOUP (dishingdelish.com) Recipe

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1 (4-5 lb) whole chicken giblets removed
8 cups water
3 medium leeks washed and chopped
2 medium carrots peeled and cut into large pieces
2 stalks celery chopped
1 medium onion white or yellow, chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 whole bay leaves
1 tbsp parsley dried
2 tsp thyme dried
2 tsp kosher salt more or less to taste
2 tsp black pepper
1 Parmesan rind (optional)
Directions:
Directions:

Place whole chicken and water in slow cooker. Chicken should be just covered in water. Add more as needed. Place lid on slow cooker and set to medium heat for 8 hours, or until chicken is falling apart.
Once chicken is falling apart, remove from slow cooker and move to cutting board. Skim any pieces left in the broth out with a spoon.
Add leeks, carrots, onions, celery and garlic to slow cooker. Turn heat to high.
When chicken is cool enough to handle (about 5 minutes), remove chicken meat from bones and dice into small pieces. Discard extra skin and bones. Add diced chicken back into slow cooker.
Add bay leaves, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and Parmesan rind to slow cooker. (Add kale leaves if desired.) Stir to combine. Cover and cook for an additional hour, or until carrots are soft.
Discard bay leaves, season with additional salt and pepper as needed and serve while hot.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
abouit 8 hours

 

 

 

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