Tuscan Chicken Soup

This soup is good for whatever it is that ails you. Easy to make and freezes well, so I always have a supply on hand cause you never know when you're gonna to need it or want it and always glad you have it! Packed full of protein & everyone knows that chicken soup is good for the soul!  Very filling, a little bit goes a long way; soothing flavour is good for those who do not have an appetite but need to eat in order to feel better and stronger! 

1 cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained

1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth

1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, rinsed, drained, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach

Preparation

Combine first 9 ingredients in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. Reduce heat to LOW; cook 3 hours. Stir in rosemary and spinach; cover and cook on LOW for 10 minutes.

Courtesy of Cooking Light

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tuscan-chicken-soup

246 calories per serving/4 servings