Dinner for 6
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup (6 servings)
$10.25for 4200 minServes 6
This slow-cooker soup gently cooks chicken, vegetables, herbs, broth, and pasta into a warm, filling meal.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.5$2.29 each typical | 0.5 | $1.15Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.55 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.61Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
 | Mint, 0.5$1.99 each typical | 0.5 | $0.79Typical price |
 | Broth, 80 oz$0.07/oz typical | 80 oz | $5.59Typical price |
 | Pasta, 7 oz$0.10/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.70Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.38 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 200 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersSlow cookerCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.56 per serving$10.25 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast halves
- 2 cups celery
- 2 cups carrots
- 1 cup onion
- 1/3 bunch a fresh thyme
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp dried poultry seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 heaping tablespoon better than bouillon - chicken flavor
- 9 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups uncooked dried cellentani pasta
- salt (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Steps
- Place the chicken, celery, carrots, onion, thyme, bay leaves, poultry seasoning, pepper, bouillon, and broth in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Transfer the chicken to a bowl, shred it, and remove the thyme stems and bay leaves from the slow cooker.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the pasta.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the soup is hot.
- Stir in the parsley and fresh thyme, then season with salt if needed.
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