Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a hearty and comforting dish packed with flavor while keeping it low in carbohydrates. Perfect for a cozy evening, it combines tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vibrant vegetables in a rich broth.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams, diced
• Wild rice - 50 grams
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced chicken breast and cook until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the wild rice, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender.
6. Stir in chopped parsley before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, promoting overall health.

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