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Chicken Noodle Soup Freezer Meal
Hannah Stewart
Picture a cold, busy evening when you and your family yearn for something warm, soothing, and delicious. With this make-ahead Chicken Noodle Soup in your freezer, you can have a satisfying dinner on the table in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Equipment
  • 1 Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
Ingredients
 
 
Ingredients:
  • 2 lb chicken thighs boneless/skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 12 cup broth of preference
  • 1/2 tsp celery seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 8 oz pasta of choice
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
 
Freezer Prep Directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Add all ingredients, except broth and pasta noodles, into labeled gallon freezer bag.
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months. 
Slow Cooker Directions:
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
  • Dump contents of the freezer bag, plus 12 cups of chicken broth, to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low 6-8 hours.
  • Add pasta noodles during the last 60 minutes cook time.
  • Remove chicken, shred or chop meat and stir back into slow cooker.
  • Stir, serve, and enjoy!
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 12 cups chicken broth. 
  2. Set to High Pressure for 8 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  3. Open lid and set instant pot to saute to bring soup to a simmer. Stir in the pasta noodles and cook according to the pasta package's recommended time, usually about 6-10 minutes, depending on the type of pasta.
  4. While the pasta is cooking, remove the chicken pieces from the soup. Shred or chop the meat, then stir it back into the Instant Pot.
  5. Stir, serve, and enjoy!
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
  • Use gluten-free broth and pasta.
 
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

Notes

  • Top off your soup with sour cream, fresh parsley or parmesan cheese!
  • Great served with a slice of artisan bread on the side!
Keyword Chicken Noodle Soup, crockpot dinners, Fast and Easy Dinner, freezer meals
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