Mexican Chicken Soup [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 6
• Time: 25 minutes

Chicken is a wonderful source of lean and high quality protein. Therefore, eating them regularly helps in body development and growth. Chicken is also rich in vitamin B6, niacin, trace minerals like selenium, phosphorous, etc. White rice is loaded with protein, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6 and potassium. Eating white rice is beneficial for the formation of red blood cells and to control the blood-sugar levels in the body. Carrots contain vitamin A, potassium, dietary fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin C and calcium.

Nutrition

• calories: 322
• protein: 13
• carbs: 51
• fat: 8
• saturated fat: 1.16
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.05
• monounsaturated fat: 4.88
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 36
• potassium: 492
• dietary fiber: 6.38
• sugars: 3.94
• vitamin a: 345
• vitamin c: 19
• calcium: 49
• iron: 1
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 40.68
• other fats: 0.91

Ingredients

• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 3 fruit Limes, raw
• 0.5 cup Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
• 2 4 Oz Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast
• 1 large Onions, raw
• 4 medium Carrots, raw
• 2 cup, sliced Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties
• 1.5 cup Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, unenriched

Instructions

• Add chicken, salt, onion and carrots in a large pot.
• Now add 16 cups of water to cover the mixture completely. Boil the mixture and then simmer gently for an hour.
• Transfer the chicken on to a plate and keep it aside to cool.
• Discard onion and carrots.
• Add rice to the broth and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, shred the chicken, discarding the bones and skin (if any).
• Add the pepper and chicken to the broth and heat for at least 3 more minutes.
• Distribute avocados evenly across 6 bowls and pour the soup over them.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and squeeze the lemons for a fresh dimension to the taste. Serve immediately.