HERBED CHICKEN & SPINACH SOUP

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I love this slow cooker dish because it combines some of my favorite ingredients, such as savory spices, kidney beans and fresh spinach. To create a hearty meal, I eat the chicken soup with a side of crusty bread slathered in butter.-Tanya MacDonald, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in spinach; cook 30 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 955mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 33g protein.