Video: I Begged Her For Years To Share Her Chicken Soup Secret And She Finally Does

Autumn is here and that means a change from the hot, humid days of summer to the crisp, cool days of fall. It’s the season of apple picking, hay rack rides, long sleeves, and pumpkin everything.

The abrupt change in weather also means it’s a vulnerable time to catch colds and other illnesses. Nothing treats a seasonal cold better than a hot cup of chicken soup. In this video, you will learn how to make a quick and delicious slow cooker chicken soup. Even if you’re feeling great, this soup recipe is a seasonal staple.

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Here is everything you will need to make this super easy and super tasty slow cooker chicken soup.

Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

4 potatoes, peeled and diced

4 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 brown onions, diced

4 sticks of celery, sliced

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 large boxes of chicken stock

1 pkt French onion soup

6 chicken thighs whole, trimmed of all fat

Directions:

1. Place your potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, into the crock pot (in that order)

2. Mix your french onion soup with your chicken stock in a large bowl, then pour it in over the veggies.

3. Take your chicken thighs and push them under the liquid, and into the veggies. Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8.

4. Remove your chicken from the slow cooker, shred it, and put it back in the pot and stir.

5. Serve in a bowl, and sprinkle fresh parmesan cheese and a little parsley on top. We also suggest serving this dish up with a crunchy piece of french bread smothered in butter.

While we’re sharing incredible slow cooker recipes. Here’s one that will allow you to make that crunchy piece of bread with butter to accompany your bowl of chicken soup.

Slow Cooker Bread Baking

What You Need:

1 batch bread dough (enough to make 1 one-pound loaf), any variety, prepared to the point of shaping and baking

Equipment

Parchment paper

Slow cooker

Instructions

Shape your loaf of bread: Shape your loaf into a round or a loaf depending on the size of your slow cooker and/or what kind of loaf you’d like to make. Set the shaped dough on a square of parchment paper. (If you’re baking the bread in a pan, there’s no need to use parchment.)

Lift it into the slow cooker: Lift the loaf by the parchment and set it in the middle of the slow cooker. Try to flatten the parchment as much as possible against the sides of the slow cooker to prevent it from getting caught in the bread as it rises. Cover the slow cooker with its lid. (See Recipe Note.)

Set the slow cooker to HIGH: Turn on your slow cooker to the highest heat setting (or quickest time setting).

Bake for 1 to 2 1/2 hours: Baking time will vary depending on your slow cooker. If this is your first time baking bread in your slow cooker, begin checking the loaf after 1 hour, then every 30 minutes, and then more frequently as it nears finishing. Record this baking time for future reference.

Bread is done with an internal temperature of 190°F to 200°F: Checking the internal temperature of the loaf is the best way to tell when it is done baking; a finished loaf will have an internal temperature of 190°F to 200°F. The top will also feel soft but no longer spongy, and the bottom will be hard and slightly golden.

Brown the loaf under the broiler: If a darker-colored, crustier loaf is desired, set the loaf on a rack positioned in the middle of the oven and turn on the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes. Check frequently to avoid burning the loaf.

Cool and slice: Let the loaf cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Do you have a favorite slow cooker recipe that’s perfect for fall? Share it here.

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Video: I Begged Her For Years To Share Her Chicken Soup Secret And She Finally Does