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Chicken and Rice Soup

A hearty and comforting chicken and rice soup, perfect for chilly days.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup Rice uncooked
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 2 Carrots sliced
  • 2 Celery Stalks sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 0.5 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, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. 3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Add the chicken breast to the pot. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. 5. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. 6. Add the uncooked rice, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer until the rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.
  7. 7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

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

Keywords

Chicken, Comfort Food, Soup
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