Ingredients:
1 whole chicken, raw 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 5 carrots, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 2 teaspoons basil 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons parsley (fresh or dried) 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 quart chicken broth, low sodium 5 cups water Optional add ins: 2 cups rice (prepared separately)
Directions:
Remove skin from chicken and add the whole raw chicken to a large stock pot.
Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Directions:
Boil the macaroni in water for six minutes. Drain. In a medium saucepan, mix butter and cheese. Stir until the cheese melts. In slow cooker, combine cheese mixture, sour cream, soup, salt, milk, mustard and pepper.