1 12 oz packageegg noodlesor your favorite noodles
8-10cupschicken brothbased on how much broth you prefer
Instructions
Turn large slow cooker on high. Add olive oil to the bottom of the bowl. Add uncooked chicken thighs and breast. Add chopped celery, onions, and carrots. Add salt and pepper, add thyme and bay leaves. Pour chicken broth over the chicken, vegetables and spices and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
Remove whole chicken pieces from the slow cooker, dice or shred based on your preference, return to slow cooker. Discard bay leaves.
Just before you are ready to serve the soup, add egg noodles and stir them in. Recover the slow cooker and allow the noodles to cook for the amount of time listed on the package.