Crockpot Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

I am trying to get ready for the Summer. That usually means cracking down on what I eat and spending more time exercising. Thank the Lord I live where I do and the gym does not have to enter this scenario. I can walk outside, jog, hike, paddle board, boogey board, bike ride, attempt to surf, dance, and so forth. I do have to watch what I eat a lot more this time of year, so I tend to eat a lot of broth heavy soups. This soup is a great way to serve your family a warm wholesome meal, with out a lot of work and few calories. I need to make this again and freeze it for when I am sick. I recently had the flu and had to choke down a canned soup. I don't wish to have to do that again any time soon. 
Crockpot Lemon Rosemary andThyme Chicken and Rice Soup

adapted from food.com

9 cups water

3 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 TBSP fresh minced ginger

1 cup carrots, chopped

1 cup sweet onions, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

1 garlic cloves, minced

one sprig of fresh thyme

one sprig of fresh rosemary

2 lbs chicken breasts

2 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

8 ounces rice, uncooked

Add water, salt, pepper, olive oil, ginger, carrot, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon peel, lemon juice, and chicken to a crockpot.

Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

30 minutes before serving add uncooked rice to crockpot.

Serve!

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