Phase 1, Phase 3 and the Cleanse

Serves 8 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Total time: 3 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours

 Ingredients

• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup uncooked wild rice
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Sea salt
• Black pepper
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
• 10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

 Directions

1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, wild rice, bay leaves, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
2. Lay the chicken breast halves on top, and add the broth.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 6 1/2 hours or on high for 3 1/2 hours.
4. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and stir it back into the slow cooker.
5. Remove the bay leaves.
6. Add the parsley, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve.