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Slow Cooker Italian Greens & Chicken Soup

Prep: 10 min
Total: 6h 10 min

Ingredients for 5 servings

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 9oz (3) lean Italian chicken sausage, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
    • Substitute: regular or spicy chicken sausage;  beef sausage or pork sausage
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  •  Seasonings
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 2 teaspoons fennel (optional)
  • 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • sea salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 cups green chard (about 3 leaves), chopped
  • 3 cups (or ~1/2 medium) cabbage, chopped
  • Garnish
    • fresh parsley
    • fresh basil
    • red pepper flakes

STEPS

Step 1

Set slow cooker setting to medium-heat “Sauté” (or set a nonstick skillet on medium heat).  Once hot, add the olive oil, onions and garlic.  Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions have turned slightly brown and translucent.

Step 2

Add the Italian sausage and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes or until the outer edges are seared.

Step 3

Add the chicken breast and the seasonings.  Stir and cook together for 1 – 2 minutes.

Step 4

Turn off the saute function and add broth, water and a pinch of sea salt & pepper.  Stir, then cook on low heat for 6 hours.

Step 5

When one hour remains, add in the chard and cabbage.  Stir, then continue cooking for the remaining time.

Step 6

Season to taste with sea salt & pepper, garnish and enjoy!