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Chunky Chicken Soup, Mediterranean Style

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This Chunky Chicken Soup brings the bright, wholesome flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. It&# 226;€™s a one-pot wonder that combines tender skinless chicken with a colorful medley of carrots, onions, bell peppers, and rice, all simmered in a rich blend of chicken broth and stewed tomatoes. The aromatic touch of minced garlic and fresh basil ties everything together, creating a dish that is both light and deeply satisfying. It’s perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a comforting yet healthy meal. Ready in just half an hour, this soup is easy to customize and always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with crusty bread for soaking up every last drop of that flavorful broth.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 1089.6
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Chunky Chicken Soup brings the bright, wholesome flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. It&# 226;€™s a one-pot wonder that combines tender skinless chicken with a colorful medley of carrots, onions, bell peppers, and rice, all simmered in a rich blend of chicken broth and stewed tomatoes. The aromatic touch of minced garlic and fresh basil ties everything together, creating a dish that is both light and deeply satisfying. It’s perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a comforting yet healthy meal. Ready in just half an hour, this soup is easy to customize and always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with crusty bread for soaking up every last drop of that flavorful broth.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 md Onions; chopped
  • 1 md Bell pepper; chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic; minced
  • 1 can Stewed tomatoes; (14 1/2 oz)
  • 4 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Rice
  • 1 tablespoon Basil
  • 6 md Carrots; sliced
  • 1 pound Skinless boneless chicken
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot.
  3. 3
    Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until they are soft and fragrant.
  4. 4
    Stir in the stewed tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, water, rice, and dried basil.
  5. 5
    Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. 6
    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add the sliced carrots to the soup and continue to simmer covered for another 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    Cut the skinless boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  9. 9
    Add the chicken pieces to the soup and cook uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the rice is tender.
  10. 10
    Taste and adjust seasoning with black pepper if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1089.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47.1g73%
Saturated Fat 12.3g62%
Cholesterol 314.6mg105%
Sodium 409.3mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 48.0g16%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g31%
Sugars 12.3g
Protein 102.3g205%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: basil, bell, boiling, boneless, broth, carrots, chicken, chopped, chunky, garlic, mediterranean, minced, oil, olive, onions, pepper, rice, simmering, skinless, sliced
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