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.
This 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.
Oh I’m so happy to hear your family and friends love this soup!!!
I 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!
Oh I hope you love it Katie!
oh yum this looks great! I can’t wait to try it out, thanks for sharing!
I 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
That’s such a great idea!!
Came 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?
I 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!
I definitely need to try this. I love ginger in anything. :)
You and me both!
this looks delicious and easy to make. yum!!
Love you!
I 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…
Good idea to make it kid friendly!
This sounds sooooooo good.
I love Asian soups. They make the perfect lunch, especially if you can use the slow cooker!
Yum!
You and me both!!!
After getting almost 3 feet of snow yesterday, this would be perfect. So easy and looks so delicious. Wish I had some fresh ginger.
It’s snowing as I type!! Stay warm Robin!
I love your obsession with soups lately…Keep those recipes coming! :)
hahah can you tell I live in Michigan?? :)
My hubby is OBSESSED with Pho! So I totally need to try making this for him! Pinned :)
Omg so am I!!! It’s pho good!!!
What a delicious way to warm up on a winter’s night! I’m a sucker for Asian soups, too!
They are simply the best!
Love this soup and it’s easy in a slow cooker. Thank you Liz and have a great day.
You too Liz!!
What great flavors! I love the quick cook brown rice. It has saved me on many occasions!
Yes me too!! Such a life saver!
This looks beyond words good!
Thank you Olivia!!
Love this simple soup. The ginger is a great addition!
Thank you Julia! We need all the warmth we can get!
This soup looks amazing! I love the flavor you have going on in there, and I wish it was dinner tonight :)
I hope you try it Aggie!!! So warm and cozy!
what restaurant was it? i live in grand rapids and am always looking for a new good thai place.
It was actually in Holland! Thai Palace – so good!
The perfect comfort lunch for all of this snow, which is somewhere on the other side of the country I guess ;)
haha you hush!!! Lucky warm duck.
There’s something about ginger that just screams comfort to me, and in soup form, well that’s the ultimate comfort.
Same here Nicole – I’m a ginger addict!
I could not agree more I could east Asian soup for every meal of the day!
YES!! It’s so good!
As 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.
I knew you’d like the ginger too!!
This soup is rockin’ my world!!!
Thank you girl!
oh how I wish I had this for lunch today!! – I’ll be making gorgeous soup soon! pinned!
I hope you try it sometime Cheryl!
I 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!
haha I love sesame oil too!! And Holland!! And you!! <3
I am all about ginger in everything right now, so this looks perfect! I love how easy this is, too.
Me too – I add it to everything!!