Comforting Chicken Rice Soup with Lime
Comforting Chicken Rice Soup with Lime brings tender chicken, soft carrots and celery, and fluffy rice together in a light, aromatic broth brightened by fresh lime. The gentle thyme and parsley notes balance the citrus for a clean, restorative flavor. Serve this on cool evenings, during cold season, or whenever you’re craving a warming, balanced bowl.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Comforting Chicken Rice Soup with Lime, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
In a Dutch oven, combine chicken broth, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low; simmer until the onion and celery start to soften, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir in chicken; simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
- 4
Stir in rice and lime juice; cook and stir until the rice is heated through and the grains separate, about 1 minute.
- 5
Garnish with lime slices.
- Calories 289.97 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 19.36 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 41.7 g 15%
- Total Fat 4.09 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.06 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.32 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 1307.23 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 1.49 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 47.86 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.84 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 496.59 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 48.2 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 9.34 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Comforting Chicken Rice Soup with Lime is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Diced Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 289.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Comforting Chicken Rice Soup with Lime made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Chicken Breast, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Comforting Chicken Rice Soup with Lime?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 289.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Comforting Chicken Rice Soup with Lime easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Comforting Chicken Rice Soup with Lime healthy?
- Comforting Chicken Rice Soup with Lime has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 289.97 calories and 19.36 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1307.23 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.06 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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