How to Avoid Soggy Noodles in a Slow Cooker

Slow cookers allow you to prepare a meal without slaving away in the kitchen for hours. While throwing noodles into the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients may make preparation easier, leaving them in the hot liquid causes them to absorb it and release starch. Instead of dealing with soggy noodles, prepare them just before you serve dinner.

Things You'll Need

• Kitchen timer

Instructions

1. Prepare to add the noodles when the slow cooker has 15 minutes remaining, by setting a separate timer.

2. Pour the desired amount of noodles into the slow cooker, when your separate timer goes off.

3. Turn the slow cooker to the highest heat setting.

4. Cook the noodles for 15 minutes or until they reach the desired firmness.

Tips & Warnings

• Add broth, water or milk to leftover soup that's too thick.

• Avoid overcooking the noodles, because they will become soggy.

References

• O Chef: Holding Cooked Pasta for Serving Later
• Taste of Home: Noodle Soup
• Recipe Tips: Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe