Chicken Soup with Carrots and Rice

Hands-On Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Serves 6

8 cups chicken broth

1 small onion, peeled and chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

4 large carrots, peeled and chopped

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

3 cups cooked white rice

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Into a large stockpot over medium-high heat, add broth, onion, garlic, thyme, and carrots. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are tender.

2. Add shredded chicken and rice; simmer for 10 more minutes until chicken and rice are warmed through. Season with pepper.

Per Serving: Calories: 268 | Fat: 3 g | Saturated fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 46 mg | Sodium: 629 mg | Total carbohydrates: 30 g | Dietary fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 3 g | Protein: 28 g