Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Sunday, March 4, 2012

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

It's Sunday- which means it's time for another Slow Cooker recipe! This chicken noodle soup is easy to make and relatively low in calories. Sod

INGREDIENTS
6 cups water
2 3-oz packages Chicken-flavored Ramen Noodles
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 cups cooked chicken
16-oz package frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetables- or several cups fresh vegetables
2 green onions, sliced
crushed red pepper, to taste
soy sauce, to taste
· DIRECTIONS
1. In a 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-quart slow cooker combine water, seasoning packets from noodles, and ginger. Add chicken and frozen vegetables.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
3. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Stir in noodles. Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more or until noodles are just tender. Stir in green onion. Ladle soup into bowls. If desired, sprinkle with crushed red pepper and serve with teriyaki sauce. Makes 6 main-dish servings (9-1/2 cups).

VERDICT

I think it needs some garlic as well. There's not a recipe I know that can't benefit from garlic :) This was delicious. We might try again with the oriental-flavored ramen, but this recipe is just fine the way it is.

NUTRITION

Serves: 10
Calories: 149
Fat: 4g
Carbs: 17g
Protein: 9g
Sodium (as best as I can guess): 320 mg

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