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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 32-ounce container reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1 1/2 cups sliced carrot
• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
• 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic pepper
• 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), cut up
• 2 cups dried egg noodles

Directions

1. In a slow cooker combine all ingredients except cream cheese and egg noodles.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
3. If using low setting, turn cooker to high setting.
4. Stir in cream cheese until combined.
5. Stir in uncooked noodles.
6. Cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes more.

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