Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

Courtesy of my friend, known as TBQ, on LiveJournal.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups  sliced mushrooms
• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1  medium onion, cut into thin slices
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  large carrots, cut on the bias
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  teaspoons  grated fresh ginger
• 3  cups  sliced swiss chard or 3  cups spinach
• 8  ounces udon noodles

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except noodles and chard/spinach in a 3-to-5 quart crockpot. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5. Once that time has passed, stir in the chard/spinach, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Prepare noodles according to package directions.
3. To serve, put noodles into bowls and cover with soup. Can add cilantro or chili oil to garnish if desired.