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Bowl of chicken and rice soup light iftar with carrots, shredded chicken, and parsley garnish

Chicken and Rice Soup

A light and comforting soup perfect for iftar. Simple ingredients come together for a nourishing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: international
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  2. Add carrots and rice, stir for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and water. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  5. Stir in shredded chicken and lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a lighter version, reduce the rice to 1/2 cup and add more vegetables like celery or zucchini.

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