Ingredients
- Chicken breasts or thighs (2 cups cooked & shredded) or lean beef (1 lb, cubed) or beans/lentils (2 cups cooked)
- Olive oil or butter (2 tablespoons)
- Carrots (2 cups, diced)
- Celery (1 cup, chopped)
- Onion (1 large, diced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Potatoes (2 cups, diced) optional but hearty
- Chicken, beef, or vegetable broth (6 cups)
- Bay leaf (1)
- Dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
- Dried oregano (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (1 teaspoon, or to taste)
- Black pepper (½ teaspoon)
- Frozen peas, spinach, or kale (1 cup, added at the end)
- Pasta, rice, or barley (1 cup, optional, add in final 30 minutes)
- Milk, cream, or coconut milk (½ cup, optional for creamy version)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (2 tablespoons, chopped, for garnish)
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6 h
- Category: Weight Loss Meals
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American