This easy, aromatic Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup comes together in just minutes thanks to a little help from the slow cooker.
It’s true: I am mildly obsessed with Asian soups. If you follow me on Instagram, that probably won’t come as any surprise. From Vietnamese Pho to 5 Minute Wonton, there is nothing more comforting to me this time of year than a warm, aromatic bowl of Asian soup.
Over the holidays we took a little day trip to Holland, Michigan where we stumbled upon a hole in the wall Thai restaurant that served the most flavorful ginger chicken soup. My boys slurped it up in minutes and I knew right away I would need to try and recreate it when I came home.
In continuation of my partnership with Kroger to celebrate life’s every day #LittleVictories, I decided to give the restaurant version a healthy makeover by swapping out white rice with Kroger’s 90 Second Microwavable Brown Rice. Packed with protein, fiber and minerals – it’s one of the easiest ways to boost the nutrition of any meal and couldn’t be easier.
A splash of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro is my favorite way to brighten up the flavor of this Slow Cooker Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup right before serving.
No forks required.
Crock Pot Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 8 cups Kroger chicken broth low sodium
- 20 ounces Kroger chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 4 inch piece ginger root cut in 1/2 inch slices
- 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 bunch scallions cut 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 star anise pod
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 2 cups Kroger 90 Second Rice - whole grain brown rice
- cilantro to serve
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the slow cooker with the exception of the brown rice and cilantro. Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.
- When you're ready to serve, use a pair of tongs to remove cooked chicken breasts from the broth mixture. Set aside in a bowl and use two forks to shred; set aside.
- Heat the Kroger 90 Second Rice in the microwave according to package instructions and divide evenly between four bowls. Next, add shredded chicken breasts to each bowl.
- Pour the remaining slow cooker broth mixture over a fine mesh strained placed over a soup pot. Discard the ginger, scallion and spices left in the strainer.
- Use a ladle to cover each bowl of chicken and rice with the ginger broth. Garnish with fresh cilantro to serve.
Christy Allen
January 26, 2016 at 2:01 pmThis is absolutely delicious!! My grandchildren ask me to make it over and over again. I have shared the recipe with many coworkers. They love it as well.
Liz DellaCroce
January 26, 2016 at 8:35 pmOh I’m so happy to hear your family and friends love this soup!!!
Katie @The Semisweet Sisters
September 16, 2015 at 8:57 pmI was searching for a good ginger chicken soup recipe to make this weekend, so glad I found your recipe! I love how I can make it in my slow cooker, can’t wait to try it! Thanks!
Liz DellaCroce
September 17, 2015 at 7:55 pmOh I hope you love it Katie!
celyn
April 6, 2015 at 1:08 amoh yum this looks great! I can’t wait to try it out, thanks for sharing!
trucker pete
April 3, 2015 at 5:38 pmI take this soup as a base with me as I drive across the country
add the rice or noodles as I eat it
fresh seafood if I get to the coast
Liz DellaCroce
April 5, 2015 at 9:19 pmThat’s such a great idea!!
Anna B
March 26, 2015 at 7:49 pmCame across this recipe as i sip ginger tea…. can’t wait to make it! If I just want to use regular rice, can I cook it along with everything else in the slow cooker, or should I add it at the end?
Liz DellaCroce
March 27, 2015 at 5:40 pmI would cook the rice separately and pour the soup on top. Otherwise it will get too soggy and puffed out. Enjoy!! :) PS: I love ginger tea!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg
March 24, 2015 at 6:48 amI definitely need to try this. I love ginger in anything. :)
Liz DellaCroce
March 24, 2015 at 8:05 amYou and me both!
mary d
January 31, 2015 at 9:34 pmthis looks delicious and easy to make. yum!!
Liz DellaCroce
February 1, 2015 at 5:13 pmLove you!
Iiona V
January 31, 2015 at 4:42 pmI am all about ginger and garlic lately. I’m sure the hubs and I will really enjoy this, my kiddos have issues with “soups” so I make it chunky and remove the broth…
Liz DellaCroce
February 1, 2015 at 5:13 pmGood idea to make it kid friendly!
Claire
January 30, 2015 at 10:12 pmThis sounds sooooooo good.
I love Asian soups. They make the perfect lunch, especially if you can use the slow cooker!
Yum!
Liz DellaCroce
February 2, 2015 at 7:27 amYou and me both!!!
Robin
January 28, 2015 at 8:33 amAfter getting almost 3 feet of snow yesterday, this would be perfect. So easy and looks so delicious. Wish I had some fresh ginger.
Liz DellaCroce
January 29, 2015 at 1:28 pmIt’s snowing as I type!! Stay warm Robin!
She Rocks Fitness
January 28, 2015 at 8:13 amI love your obsession with soups lately…Keep those recipes coming! :)
Liz DellaCroce
January 29, 2015 at 1:28 pmhahah can you tell I live in Michigan?? :)
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
January 28, 2015 at 8:02 amMy hubby is OBSESSED with Pho! So I totally need to try making this for him! Pinned :)
Liz DellaCroce
January 29, 2015 at 1:27 pmOmg so am I!!! It’s pho good!!!
Liz
January 28, 2015 at 7:11 amWhat a delicious way to warm up on a winter’s night! I’m a sucker for Asian soups, too!
Liz DellaCroce
January 29, 2015 at 1:28 pmThey are simply the best!
Liz
January 28, 2015 at 4:28 amLove this soup and it’s easy in a slow cooker. Thank you Liz and have a great day.
Liz DellaCroce
January 28, 2015 at 6:50 amYou too Liz!!
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes
January 27, 2015 at 11:02 pmWhat great flavors! I love the quick cook brown rice. It has saved me on many occasions!
Liz DellaCroce
January 28, 2015 at 6:50 amYes me too!! Such a life saver!
olivia - Primavera Kitchen
January 27, 2015 at 8:41 pmThis looks beyond words good!
Liz DellaCroce
January 28, 2015 at 6:50 amThank you Olivia!!
Julia
January 27, 2015 at 4:28 pmLove this simple soup. The ginger is a great addition!
Liz DellaCroce
January 28, 2015 at 6:49 amThank you Julia! We need all the warmth we can get!
Aggie
January 27, 2015 at 3:48 pmThis soup looks amazing! I love the flavor you have going on in there, and I wish it was dinner tonight :)
Liz DellaCroce
January 27, 2015 at 3:49 pmI hope you try it Aggie!!! So warm and cozy!
Emily
January 27, 2015 at 1:34 pmwhat restaurant was it? i live in grand rapids and am always looking for a new good thai place.
Liz DellaCroce
January 27, 2015 at 3:50 pmIt was actually in Holland! Thai Palace – so good!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious
January 27, 2015 at 1:16 pmThe perfect comfort lunch for all of this snow, which is somewhere on the other side of the country I guess ;)
Liz DellaCroce
January 27, 2015 at 3:51 pmhaha you hush!!! Lucky warm duck.
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
January 27, 2015 at 11:12 amThere’s something about ginger that just screams comfort to me, and in soup form, well that’s the ultimate comfort.
Liz DellaCroce
January 27, 2015 at 3:51 pmSame here Nicole – I’m a ginger addict!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance
January 27, 2015 at 11:04 amI could not agree more I could east Asian soup for every meal of the day!
Liz DellaCroce
January 27, 2015 at 3:51 pmYES!! It’s so good!
Cookin Canuck
January 27, 2015 at 9:54 amAs soon as I saw this picture, a feeling of warmth crept over me. I would be so happy to curl up on the couch with a bowl of this soup.
Liz DellaCroce
January 27, 2015 at 3:51 pmI knew you’d like the ginger too!!
Amanda
January 27, 2015 at 9:18 amThis soup is rockin’ my world!!!
Liz DellaCroce
January 27, 2015 at 3:51 pmThank you girl!
TidyMom
January 27, 2015 at 9:07 amoh how I wish I had this for lunch today!! – I’ll be making gorgeous soup soon! pinned!
Liz DellaCroce
January 27, 2015 at 3:51 pmI hope you try it sometime Cheryl!
Cassie
January 27, 2015 at 8:40 amI want to go to Holland so badly! It’s definitely on our list, and now so is this soup. First, you had me at ginger. Then I read the ingredient list and saw sesame oil. I am ALL about this one!
Liz DellaCroce
January 27, 2015 at 3:52 pmhaha I love sesame oil too!! And Holland!! And you!! <3
Maryea {happy healthy mama}
January 27, 2015 at 6:35 amI am all about ginger in everything right now, so this looks perfect! I love how easy this is, too.
Liz DellaCroce
January 27, 2015 at 3:52 pmMe too – I add it to everything!!