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Mexican Chicken And Rice Soup
When the temperatures start to drop, this rich and flavorful Mexican Chicken And Rice Soup will warm you to the core.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 large tomato diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lime cut into wedges ,for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and chili powder, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and diced tomato to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken is heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
446mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
228IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 228IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.