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GINGER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

This is one of my favorite soup recipes to serve in the winter time because it’s easy and comforting, and it fills the entire house with a wonderful aroma. My whole family loves it!

—BRANDY STANSBURY EDNA, TX



PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK:1/2 HOURS • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed

2 medium carrots, shredded

3 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

1/4 teaspoon pepper

6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup water

2 cups fresh snow peas, halved

2 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta, broken into thirds

1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in broth and water. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender.

2. Stir in snow peas and pasta. Cook, covered, on low 30 minutes longer or until snow peas and pasta are tender.

Per 1 1/4 cups: 126 cal., 2g fat (0 sat. fat), 31mg chol., 543mg sod., 11g carb. (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.