Description
Warm your soul with this nourishing Slow Cooker Detox Chicken and Cabbage Soup, featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and aromatic spices—a comforting meal perfect for detoxing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2–3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop cabbage, carrots, onion; mince garlic.
- 2. Layer in the Slow Cooker: Place chopped vegetables at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add chicken breasts on top.
- 3. Add Flavorful Components: Pour in chicken broth over everything. Sprinkle in thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Set It and Forget It: Cover the slow cooker and set on low for about 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- 5. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, carefully remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks or hands. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- 6. Final Touches: Stir to combine well. Taste-test and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute cabbage with kale or spinach for a different flavor. Add spices like ginger or turmeric for an extra kick. For enhanced flavor, consider browning the chicken beforehand.