Aromatic Chicken Rice Soup

By lovemygolden

This Thai-influenced soup is wonderful when you're feeling under-the-weather. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and that last box of rice from Chinese takeout.

Ingredients

• 2 quarts Chicken Stock
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 ″ knob fresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 ″ knob galangal root, minced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 onion, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup minced cilantro
• 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Place the Chicken Stock, carrots, celery, ginger, galangal root, lime juice, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir. Cook on low for 7–9 hours.

Stir in the cilantro, rice, and chicken. Cook on high for 15–30 minutes. Stir prior to serving.

PER SERVING Calories: 210 | Fat: 4.5g | Sodium: 430mg | Carbohydrates: 23g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 19g

From "The Everything Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook"