CHICKEN LEMON SOUP W/RICE AND VEGETABLES

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Very refreshing soup that can be served even in the summer. You can add more vegetables according to taste. I like to roast the chicken breast on a pan before adding to the soup, as I find it adds a bit more flavour.

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, diced finely
1 1/2 carrots, diced finely
1 stalk celery, diced finely
1 teaspoon oil
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 cup long grain rice, uncooked
2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
7 cups chicken broth
1 cup peas, frozen
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh (or 1 tbsp dried)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil and slowly cook onion, carrot and celery over medium heat for approx 8 min until soft.
  • Add zest of lemon and rice.
  • Stir.
  • Add chicken broth and boil on low for approx 20 min until vegetables are tender.
  • Add peas, chicken, lemon juice and parsley 5 minutes before serving.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 1335, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 13.1

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