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Cooking at Home - Chicken Soup
Makes: 8 servings
Add your favorite veggies and brown rice to this yummy chicken soup for a warm meal on a cold night.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup chicken (cooked)
- 1 cup rice (uncooked)
- 1 3/4 cups vegetables (fresh chopped, such as potatoes, carrots, celery, or cabbage)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon parsley (dried)
Directions
- Use leftover cooked chicken, or cook enough chicken to make 1 cup of chicken pieces.
- Place the cooked chicken in a large saucepan.
- Add the broth and uncooked rice. Cover the pan.
- Bring the broth and rice to a boil.
- Cover the pan, and turn the heat to low.
- Stir and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the chopped onions, chopped vegetables, and seasonings.
- Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Program, Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network Website Recipes
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 |