Chicken soup is a comforting classic passed down through generations. It's not just tasty; it also has healing properties.

This cozy slow cooker soup ... chicken coups. We would rotate the chickens every so often as their laying production dropped.

Drain off fat and transfer meat to a large saucepan. Combine all remaining soup ingredients and simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Skim off any excess fat then season to taste with salt and pepper.