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Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

A comforting and hearty chicken and rice soup, perfect for chilly days.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 2 Celery Stalks diced
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. 3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Add the chicken breast, rice, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  5. 5. Remove the chicken breast, shred it, and return it to the pot. Stir well and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken Soup, Comfort Food
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