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Chicken & Rice Soup

Chicken & Rice Soup

54 Ratings
54 Ratings
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a bowl of chicken soup
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Add your favorite veggies and brown rice to this yummy chicken soup for a warm meal on a cold night.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1 cup rice, dry
  • 1 3/4 cups mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Use leftover cooked chicken or cook enough chicken to make 1 cup of chicken pieces.
  3. Place the cooked chicken in a large saucepan.
  4. Add the broth and uncooked rice. Cover the pan.
  5. Bring the broth and rice to a boil.
  6. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low.
  7. Stir and simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. Add the chopped onions, chopped vegetables, and seasonings.
  9. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

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Adapted from Chicken Soup Recipe: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 cups prepared soup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 170
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 16 mg
Sodium 226 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 12 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 28 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 316 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 170
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 1 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 1 mg
Cholesterol 16 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 12 g
Minerals
Calcium 28 mg
Potassium 316 mg
Sodium 226 mg
Copper 182 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 24 mg
Phosphorus 144 mg
Selenium 11 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 86 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 12 mcg
Folate 74 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 30 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces

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