A hearty Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Soup made from carrots, celery, soup mix, chicken stock and a whole uncooked chicken. This delicious chicken soup is assembled in less than 5 minutes.
The health and nutritional benefits of chicken soup are legendary for the body and soul. There is nothing quite like a bowl of hot steaming soup in winter to heal the body and calm the mind. I love to serve my Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Soup with warm bread rolls out of the oven and of course, butter.
If you're looking for more, cosy yet easy soups, be sure to check out my Tomato Soup, My Leek and Potato Soup or my Chicken Noodle Soup.
Ingredients notes:
- Chicken: I used a 1.6kg chicken here. If your chicken is bigger it might to longer to cook. If you chicken is smaller it might take less time to cook.
- Stock: Any type of chicken stock can be used in this recipe. Store bought liquid stock, stock cubes with water or homemade stock.
- Soup mix: This soup mix is available in most supermarkets in New Zealand. It can easily be substituted for similar products if you prefer.
Step by step instructions:
Add all ingredients to a slow cooker, cover and turn on to High for 3 hours or Low for 6 hours. Turn dial to warm and remove the chicken. Discard the skin and bones then shred the remaining chicken. Add the shredded chicken back to the soup and stir to combine. Serve your delicious soup with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, warm bread rolls and butter.
Recipe FAQs:
No browning is required-this recipe is designed to be quick and easy by using a slow cooker for all the cooking.
This is a packet soup mix specific to New Zealand, If unavailable, you can substitute with another chicken noodle soup mix or omit and adjust seasoning to taste. In Australia you can use McKenzie's soup mix.
Yes! You can use chicken thighs or drumsticks if you prefer. I would recommend using bone-in for maximum flavour. Adjust the total weight to around 1.6 kg.
Yes, simply add more herbs and seasonings such as thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper for flavor, and optionally add some dried noodles.
Yes! Simple add the cooled soup to a blender (in batches) then pour back into a pot. Add some cream and heat through.
Storage:
Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until piping hot.
This soup can also be frozen. Allow the soup to cool completely, then store it in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
Top tips:
If you want to add more vegetables in you could try adding diced potatoes, parsnips, or corn for extra texture and nutrition.
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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Soup
A tasty and healthy chicken soup cooked in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 210g packet of King’s Country Chicken Soup Mix
- 1 whole chicken 1.6kg
- 1 carton of Campbell’s Real Chicken Stock, 500mls
- 1.5 litres of boiling water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a slow cooker, cover and turn on to high for 3 hours. (low for 6 hours)
- Turn dial to warm and remove the chicken. Discard the skin and bones then shred the remaining chicken.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the soup and stir to combine.
- Serve your delicious soup with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, warm bread rolls and butter.
Notes
You can also put this soup into a blender and add a dash of cream to make it into a tasty creamy chicken soup.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 430Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 430mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 58g
Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.
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Jodie Hogan says
I’m in Australia, what do you suggest instead of the Kings chicken soup mix in the slow cooker soup? Thx
VJ cooks says
I'm not familiar with Australian groceries sorry. This one has a mix of split peas, lentils, pearl barley and dehydrated vegetables in it.
Kelly says
I am planning to make with McKenzies soup mix and then add in a veggie stock cube to make up for the missing dehydrated veggies that are in the NZ soup mix
Mackenzie says
Can I use more chicken stock instead of the boiling water for more flavour? I have made this soup before and it was so good!!
VJ cooks says
Of course 🙂
Michelle Butt says
McKenzies brand is sold in Australia
Rach says
If you have a smaller slow cooker that wouldnt fit a large chicken like this recipe suggests, what size chicken is suitable?
VJ cooks says
I think it would just be trial and error. How small is your slow cooker? You could always use a combination of thighs and drumsticks. That way you could put in as many as would fit.
Marnie says
How many litres is the slow cooker used in this recipe please?
VJ cooks says
6L
Ellen says
I use chicken drums and it works well, and cheaper
Vanya Insull says
That's a great idea!
Rachael Brown says
Hi! Unexpectedly guests for dinner tomorrow and this is on the menu…any tips on substitutes for the soup mix to make the recipe gluten free?
VJ cooks says
Hi Rachael, 'King' brand also does a gluten free version! https://www.woolworths.co.nz/shop/productdetails?stockcode=484562&name=king-soup-mix-gluten-free-vegetable
Adrienne says
If I was going to add egg noodles, as per your other chicken soup recipe, when would be the best time to add these please? Thanks
VJ cooks says
Egg noodles cook quickly. Depending on the brand they will take between 20-30 minutes to cook in a slow cooker.
Hannah says
I only have chicken breast, should I do two or more? Could you add potatoes and other veges into the soup?
VJ cooks says
Yes you could use chicken breast, I would probably use 4. Any other veggies will work in there too.
Sarah says
Heya. If I was to use a pressure cooker, how much liquid would you suggest?
VJ cooks says
I haven't tried it in a pressure cooker sorry.
Kate says
How much soup mix do I add?
I bought 1kg bag but it seems as though your packet was only 210g?
If I’m adding more soup mix do I need to add more stock?
Does the chicken need to be covered in the liquid?
VJ cooks says
Hi Kate, yes my bag was 210g, I've updated the pst to reflect this. Yes you would need more liquid to compensate a larger quantity of soup mix.