The "Everything" Hearty Winter Soup

The Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 cups frozen black beans (already cooked)

4 garlic cloves

3 parsnips

4 chicken tenders

1 tbsp. olive oil

6 cups of water

1 vegetable bouillon

2 bay leaves

rosemary

1 shallot (large)

2 pinches of herbes de provence

adobo

This soup looks complicated because of all the ingredients, but the slow cooker makes everything oh-so-easy. 

First, take the chicken strips and lightly sautée for 5-7 minutes in a pan. Do NOT overcook, as it will dry out the chicken. It is going to be cooked a second time, so you want to avoid that at all costs. Set chicken aside.

Peel parsnips and cut into small rounds. Use a garlic press for the 4 cloves of garlic. Also, dice your shallot. Set aside.

In a crockpot, combine water, chicken broth, vegetable bouillon, herbes de provence, rosemary, bay leaves, garlic, onions, parsnips, black beans, and chicken. Keep at low heat for 8 hours so the flavors work well together and cook slowly. When you get home from work, you'll have a hearty, delicious soup waiting for you! (P.S. Don't forget to take out the bay leaves before serving!!!!!)

Get in my belly!