
Slow Cooker Chicken
and Kale Soup
Ingredients:
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2-3 cups cooked organic chicken, chopped
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10 cups organic bone broth or veg broth
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
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1 cup zucchini, chopped
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4 cups finely chopped kale (packed into measuring cup)
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1 cup celery, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped small
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4-5 cloves garlic, chopped
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2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1 tsp. dried thyme
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2 tsp paprika
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2 tsp oregano
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2 tsp sea salt
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Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Garnish:
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Sliced red spicy peppers (optional)
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Red pepper chili flakes
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Chopped nuts
Directions:
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Prep and chop veggies.
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Add onion and celery to the slow cooker. Add oil, garlic spices, broth, salt and, turn on the slow cooker to low.
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Chop up enough chicken to make 2-3 cups bite-sized pieces. Cut away the ribs from the kale leaves and finely chop enough kale to make 4 cups packed kale.
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Add chicken, zucchini, sweet potatoes to the slow cooker, and cook for 6-8 hours. If you want to cook on high, swap olive oil for avocado or coconut.
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Once cooked, add kale and balsamic vinegar and cook on low for another 20 minutes; mix well.