Crock-Pot Chicken Rice Soup

Description

Make this home-style favourite in your Crock-Pot for a simple appetizer or meal that the whole family can enjoy. It's low in fat and calories, but is wonderfully flavourful with the addition of herbs and spices.

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 onions, chopped

• 4 stalks celery, sliced

• Salt

• Pepper

• 1 teaspoon basil

• 1/2 teaspoon thyme

• 1/2 teaspoon sage

• 20 ounce peas, frozen

• 2 1/2 pound chicken pieces

• 5 1/2 cup water

• 3/4 cup rice

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients, except rice, into slow cooker in order listed. Cover and cook 1 hour on high, reduce heat to low and cook an additional 8 to 9 hours.

2. One hour before serving, remove chicken and cool slightly. Remove meat from bones and return to slow cooker. Add rice.

3. Cover and cook an additional hour on high.