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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Chicken and Rice Soup

(SERVES 4)

*4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
* 1 cup chopped celery, leaves included
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1 cup chopped carrots
* 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1⁄2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
* 2 141⁄2-oz cans Swanson’s
no-fat chicken broth
* 2 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
* 2 bay leaves
* 4 cloves garlic,chopped
* 1⁄2 tsp dry or fresh thyme
* Chopped zucchini,parsnips, turnips or potatoes (if desired)
* Grated Romano cheese to taste

1 / Wash and cut chicken breast halves into bite-size pieces. Wash and chop celery, onion and carrots, and slice mushrooms.

2 / Place all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for an hour, stirring occasionally.

3 / Remove bay leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 186 calories, 28 g protein, 11 g

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