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Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 10 cups chicken broth
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 1 cup sliced celery
  
• 1 cup sliced carrots
  
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
  
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• 1-1/2 cups cubed chicken (about 3/4 pound)
  
• 2 cups cooked rice
  
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
  
• Lime slices for garnish
  






Instructions



1. Combine broth, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, pepper, thyme and bay leaf in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, stirring once or twice. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes.
   
2. Add chicken; simmer, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove and discard bay leaf. Stir in rice and lime juice just before serving. Garnish with lime slices.
   






Final Comments


Makes 8 servings