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This easy, aromatic Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup comes together in just minutes thanks to a little help from the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup - The Lemon Bowl

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.

Slow Cooker Asian Chicken and Rice Soup - The Lemon Bowl

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.

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Slow Cooker Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup - The Lemon Bowl
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Crock Pot Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
 
This easy, aromatic Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup comes together in just minutes thanks to a little help from the slow cooker.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 270 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce
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
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Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Use a ladle to cover each bowl of chicken and rice with the ginger broth. Garnish with fresh cilantro to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Crock Pot Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 Calories from Fat 64
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.1g 11%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 994mg 41%
Total Carbohydrates 18.5g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 34.8g 70%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclosure: I have been compensated by Kroger for my time to develop this recipe and share my thoughts on #LittleVictories.  All thoughts are my own. 

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  1. 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.

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  2. 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!

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  4. 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

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  5. 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?

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  8. 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…

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  26. 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!

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