"A whole chicken is key in the slow cooker classic chicken soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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4 medium carrots
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3 medium celery stalks
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8 cups (2 quarts) water
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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1 (4- to 5-pound) whole chicken, neck and giblets removed from the cavity
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1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
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2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
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2 cups cooked rice or noodles (optional)