Restorative Greek lemon, chicken and rice soup
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Restorative Greek lemon, chicken and rice soup
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A simple soup that's perfect for a light lunch or if you are nursing a cold. Instead of chicken fillets, you can use leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken if you like.
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Ingredients
- Low calorie cooking spray or olive oil
- 2 ltr (5 cups) hot chicken stock more if needed
- 450 g (1 pound) skinless chicken breast fillets or cooked chicken
- 100 g (3.5oz) basmati or long grain rice
- 3 small leeks white parts only, finely diced
- 3 carrots peeled and finely diced
- 3 celery stalks with leaves, if possible, finely chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- Juice of half a lemon or more, to taste
- generous handful fresh parsley finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- pinch dried chilli flakes optional
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Instructions
- Mist a large pot (Dutch Oven) with low calorie cooking spray or add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the chicken breasts and brown on all sides, then cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Add the leeks, carrots, celery, bay leaves and pinch salt. Sweat the vegetables over low heat for 10 minutes until softened.
- Cut the chicken into small strips and return to the pot. Add the stock, bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Add the rice and cook for a further 12-15 minutes (or follow packet instructions).
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Drizzle with a little virgin olive oil and add a pinch or dried chilli flakes if desired.
- Serve hot with extra lemon wedges and some crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
201mg
(8%)
Potassium
790mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
8924IU
(178%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 790mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 8924IU | 178% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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