Description
A bright and zesty chicken and rice soup enriched with lime juice for a fresh flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the carrots, celery, and rice.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
- Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Best eaten fresh the same day but reheats well with a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg