Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Rice

This hearty Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Rice is a comforting blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and wholesome rice, perfect for a cozy meal. It's not only delicious but also nourishing, making it an ideal dish for any time of the year.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Celery stalk - 1, diced
• Onion - 1 small, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green beans - 100 grams, trimmed and cut into pieces
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Water - 250 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice (white or brown) - 100 grams
• Bay leaf - 1
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the diced chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the sliced carrot, diced celery, and green beans, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and water, then add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Once boiling, add the rice, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
6. Remove the bay leaf, and stir in the chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 27 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.75 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Packed with vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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