Saturday, January 7, 2012

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Noodle Soup


Time for another Crazy Cooking Challenge!

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This months theme was chicken noodle soup. I have a few great chicken noodle soup recipes, but I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and try something new. I came across this recipe for Thai Chicken Noodle Soup at Bev Cooks. This soup is really easy and tastes delicious! I came across Bev Cooks from another blog I follow, and I love her recipes! I can't wait to try more in the future. I love the simplicity of the slow cooker, plus the longer cooking time allows the flavors to become fantastic.  Make sure to add the cilantro, jalapenos, and a big squeeze of fresh lime! I am really excited to see what the other bloggers come up with- who doesn't love a big bowl of chicken soup on a cold winter day!
Stay tune for next February's challenge: Chocolate Cake!

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
recipe by Bev Cooks
                   
3 frozen or thawed chicken breast halves
3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. freshly minced ginger
2 (13.5 oz) cans coconut milk
4 cups chicken stock
3 Tbs. soy sauce
4 oz thin rice noodles
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 cups fresh beans sprouts
2 jalapenos, finely sliced
2 limes
cilantro for garnish
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
                                             
Instructions
In a slow cooker, add the coconut milk, broth, garlic, ginger, chicken, soy sauce, a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook on high for 3 hours.

Using tongs, remove chicken from pot and shred with two forks. Return to pot. Add the rice noodles, bell pepper and sprouts.

Cook 30 more minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Serve each bowl garnished with sliced jalapeno, a good handful of cilantro and some gigantic squirts of lime.

UPDATE: I recieved the most clicks for the challenge!! Thank you everyone!!

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14 comments:

  1. I love all the fresh looking garnishes on top of this soup. Using the slow cooker must make all the flavours really delicious too.

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  2. I also made a Thai soup and I love that you used a slow cooker, so easy!

    If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my Crazy Cooking Challenge entry: Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

    Lisa~~
    Cook Lisa Cook

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  3. I made this recipe too for the Challenge :) I loved all the flavors; it was a great soup.

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  4. Your soup looks amazing! Thanks for participating in my challenge! :-)

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  5. Oooh, I love the sound of the Thai flavors. I'll definitely have to try a veggie version. Thanks!

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  6. Slow cooker and coconut milk....we will love it!
    #48

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  7. this sounds yummy! I'm your newest follower, can't wait to check out the rest of your blog. I'd love it if you could follow me back! :) http://bridgetbakes.blogspot.com/

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  8. This sounds amazing! So much flavor :)

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  9. This sounds wonderful! My husband would go crazy for it.

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  10. This looks delicious! I love anything with Thai flavors. I'm hosting a weekly blog carnival specifically for soups, stocks and chowders, every Sunday! I would love it if you would come over and post this recipe. Here's a link with more information:

    http://easynaturalfood.com/2011/10/17/introducing-sunday-night-soup-night/

    I hope to see you there!
    Debbie

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  11. This is a great soup,it looks delicious! Thank you so much for sharing with our 1st Anniversary Party at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week end and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  12. Thank You So much for participating! And CONGRATS! Your recipe received the highest number of hits! Come on over and check out the ULTIMATE RECIPE (which is yours) and grab your ULTIMATE Button if you wish!

    http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/ultimate-crazy-cooking-challenge-recipe.html

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  13. This looks so good! Thanks so much for linking up @ What Makes You Say Mmmmm last week!

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