May 22, 2014

HEALTHY SLOW COOKER ITALIAN SOUP


OUTDOOR SPACES
The Beauty is Yours for the Taking
 

 
Plans are underway for creating our summer house...adding elements of design in the garden. Selecting places for unexpected bright colors and touches of whimsy! How fun to design small spaces for entertaining by the poolside. The possibilities are endless. Why not utilize your slow cooker so you can spend more hours out of doors. No need to purchase a passport to Paris...you can find all of the romance right out your backdoor!
 
 
 
HEALTHY SLOW COOKER ITALIAN SOUP
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts - cubed
1 medium onion - diced
1 zucchini - diced
1 red pepper - seeded and diced
15 oz. cannellini beans - drained and rinsed
15 oz. diced tomatoes - low sodium
2 cups chopped frozen kale
6 cups chicken broth - low sodium
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 t. black pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish

 
Place all ingredients except for the fresh parsley in a slow cooker and heat on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours. Garnish with fresh parsley to serve.




"I say, if your knees aren't green by the end of the day,
you ought to seriously re-examine your life."
~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes

6 comments:

  1. Oh my, that soup sounds good!!

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    1. Yes good and healthy Beth! Even though the weather is getting warmer, soup seems good with homemade bread anytime, doesn't it? Hope you enjoy the recipe love!

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  2. Yummy! Sounds delicious. And that cat...ha!

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  3. The soups sounds wonderful and that it is cooking while you are spending time in the garden is perfect!

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  4. I am so going to try this; I believe I have had green knees and fingers all last week! I still have the front flower bed to do!
    Have a lovely weekend and the refreshing pool!
    xo Roxy

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    1. Thank you Roxy! I wish you a lovely weekend and Memorial Day also! I hope to see some gardening pictures soon!

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