CHUNKY CHICKEN SOUP, MEDITERRANEAN STYLE

Chunky Chicken Soup, Mediterranean Style image

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup green pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low-sodium tomatoes, chopped, with their juice
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
4 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 in thick
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, s cut into 3/4 in cubes
1 (10 ounce) packed frozen green beans
1/2 cup black olives, chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

In a stockpot or 5-quart Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic. Sauté until soft.
Stir in tomatoes and juice, chicken stock, water, rice, and basil. Bring to a boil. Simmer gently, covered, for 10 minutes.
Add carrots and cook about 5 minutes.
Add chicken, green beans, and olives. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Add black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 400.3, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 12.2, Protein 36.7