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Chicken Soup for the Soul

Chicken Soup for the Soul
Makes: 4 Servings

Green peas and carrots brighten up this traditional chicken soup! 

Ingredients

  • 1 stalk of celery, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 5 1/2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, cubed, or canned (drained)
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice, macaroni, or small noodles

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.

  1. Combine celery, carrots, onions, peas, and chicken broth in a pot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add chicken and reduce heat.
  3. Add rice, macaroni, or noodles.
  4. Simmer on low until rice, macaroni, or noodles are tender and flavors are mixed. Chicken should reach a final internal cook temperature of 165°F as measured with a food thermometer before serving.
Source:

Recipe adapted from First Nations Development Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 254
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 33 mg
Sodium 165 mg
Carbohydrates 35 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 21 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 49 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 601 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 254
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 33 mg
Carbohydrates 35 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 21 g
Minerals
Calcium 49 mg
Potassium 601 mg
Sodium 165 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 37 mg
Phosphorus 257 mg
Selenium 16 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 161 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 15 mcg
Folate 107 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 10 mg
Choline 53 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups