Slow Cooker Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
Quick-assembled crock pot soup combining tender chicken, shredded carrots, and rice vermicelli in a ginger-soy broth. Fresh snap peas and optional sherry add depth. Minimal prep work with long, hands-off cooking makes this ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium carrots, coarsely shredded
- 2 tablespoon dry sherry(optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and gratedground ginger1 tablespoon freshFull guide →
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes(optional)
- 3 can (14 ounce each) chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 ounce dried rice vermicelli, or other medium noodlesother medium noodles1:1noodles
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- 6 ounce fresh snap peas, cut diagonallysnow peas or green beans1:1vegetables
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Instructions
- 1
Combine chicken pieces, carrots, sherry, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, black pepper, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and water in a crock pot.
- 2
Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours.
- 3
Uncover and stir in noodles and snap peas.
- 4
Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes more until noodles are tender.
- 5
Serve with additional soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil on the side.
Tips
Sherry adds depth but is optional; omit if cooking alcohol-free.
Serve with extra soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil for customizable flavor.
Snap peas added at the end preserve their crunch and color.
Good to Know
Refrigerate covered up to 4 days. Freeze up to 3 months (noodles may soften; reheat gently).
Prep ingredients the night before; combine in crock pot in the morning.
Ladle into bowls and offer soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil at the table for individual adjustment.
Common Mistakes
Add noodles too early to avoid overcooking and mushiness
Do not skip the final 5-8 minute simmer to ensure noodles absorb broth properly
Substitutions
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