Mom's Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Mom's Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup
45 min.
6
242kcal

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Warm up your soul with a bowl of Mom's Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup, a classic comfort food that's perfect for any meal of the day. This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it’s also packed with wholesome ingredients that are sure to nourish your body and delight your taste buds. In just 45 minutes, you can create a satisfying dish that serves six people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or lunch with friends.

This hearty soup features tender chicken breast and leg pieces simmered to perfection, infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic, onion, and fresh vegetables like carrots and celery. The addition of long-grain white rice adds a delightful texture, making each spoonful a warm embrace. With a sprinkling of fresh parsley on top, not only does it look appetizing, but it brings a burst of freshness that contrasts beautifully with the savory broth.

At only 242 calories per serving, this soup is a guilt-free indulgence that is both filling and flavorful. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a nutritious lunch to energize your day, Mom’s Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup is sure to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen. Grab your pot and ladle, and get ready to enjoy a homemade dish that feels like a hug in a bowl!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  •  chicken breast halves fat removed
  •  carrots peeled halved
  •  celery stalks quartered
  • servings parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove chopped
  •  onion sliced
  • teaspoons salt 
  • cups water 
  • 0.8 cup rice long-grain white uncooked
  •  .6 lb. chicken legs and thighs. this weight usually gives me 4 legs and 4 thighs whole with thighs; skin and fat removed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • ladle
  • pot
  • sieve
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Combine first 9 ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken and carrots to platter; cool slightly. Pull chicken meat off bones in bite-size pieces; set aside. Discard bones. Thinly slice carrots and reserve. Strain broth; discard solids in strainer.
  2. Pour 1 1/2 cups broth into heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil.
  3. Add rice and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Return remaining broth, chicken pieces and sliced carrots to same large pot. Bring to simmer. Stir in cooked rice. Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
  6. Per serving: calories, 221; total fat, 4 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 59 mg
  7. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories242kcal
Protein29.19%
Fat30.69%
Carbs40.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.17
Glycemic Load
12.62
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.716521763283%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.68mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.63mg
Quercetin
3.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:242.34kcal
12.12%
Fat:8.11g
12.48%
Saturated Fat:2.15g
13.47%
Carbohydrates:23.85g
7.95%
Net Carbohydrates:22.2g
8.07%
Sugar:2.32g
2.58%
Cholesterol:64.04mg
21.35%
Sodium:897.64mg
39.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.36g
34.72%
Vitamin A:5493.56IU
109.87%
Vitamin K:71.39µg
67.99%
Selenium:23.55µg
33.65%
Vitamin B3:6.72mg
33.59%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
26.92%
Phosphorus:192.59mg
19.26%
Manganese:0.36mg
18%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.31%
Potassium:409.11mg
11.69%
Vitamin C:9.4mg
11.39%
Magnesium:34.89mg
8.72%
Zinc:1.3mg
8.65%
Copper:0.17mg
8.29%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.14%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.07%
Fiber:1.66g
6.62%
Iron:1.03mg
5.74%
Folate:21.21µg
5.3%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.26%
Calcium:44.72mg
4.47%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.88%
Source:Epicurious