Herbed Chicken & Spinach Soup

Lunch

I love this slow cooker dish because it combines some of my favorite ingredients, such as savory spices, kidney beans and fresh spinach. To create a hearty meal, I eat the chicken soup with a side of crusty bread slathered in butter.

Average Rating: 4.6

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4-1/2 hours
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in spinach; cook 30 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups with 1 tablespoon cheese: 331 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 955mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 33g protein.