Simple Slow-Cooker Chicken + Pasta Soup
Soothe your soul with a classic chicken soup that includes tender pasta, carrots, and celery. Serves: 6 Hands-On Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 5 hrs 30 min INGREDIENTS: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, halved 2 garlic cloves, smashed 2 bay leaves kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 cup small pasta (such as stellette or alphabet) 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley crackers, for serving DIRECTIONS: In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, 6 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, on high for 4 to 5 hours or on…