Chicken and Rice Soup
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Chicken and Rice Soup
Description
Chicken and Rice Soup begins with sautéing onions, carrots, and celery in butter until softened, followed by garlic for added aroma. Shredded cooked chicken and Italian seasoning are added along with chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer to meld flavors and tenderize vegetables. Cooked rice is stirred in toward the end to warm through without becoming mushy.
The soup offers a combination of tender meat, soft vegetables, and the body of rice in a savory broth seasoned with herbs and fresh parsley. The method keeps the ingredients distinct and helps maintain texture while infusing the broth with depth from the vegetable base and seasonings.
This soup fits well as a nourishing lunch or light dinner, offering protein and carbohydrates in a warm, easily digestible form. It can be served alone or with bread for added substance.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 3/4 cup carrot peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced
- 3/4 cup celery sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken shredded, cooked
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth I use low sodium
- 2 cups rice can be white, brown or wild rice, cooked
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the garlic to the pot and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the rice. Cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 433mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2895IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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