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Chicken and Rice Soup

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Course Dinner
Keyword chicken, soup, easy, healthy soup, low-cost, beginner, rice, brown rice, dinner
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 450

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 rotisserie chicken (shredded)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 large carrot (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 8 oz. asparagus
  • 1 bag frozen peas
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped chives
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions

  • Shred rotisserie chicken. Add chicken, broth and rice to slow cooker.
  • Finely chop garlic gloves and slice carrot. Add both to slow cooker. Cover and cook until rice is tender, about 1 hour on high.
  • Add asparagus and peas to the slow cooker. Cook uncovered on high until vegetables are bright green and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley, chives and lemon juice and serve!

Notes

To make your meal even healthier, start with a smaller portion and include a whole grain like whole-wheat bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3451IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg