Chicken Broccoli Soup

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Chicken Broccoli Soup

•1 rotisserie chicken, bones & skin removed, and chopped

•1 head of broccoli, chopped

•12 baby carrots, sliced

•3 C cooked brown rice*

•1/2 tsp garlic powder 

•1/2 tsp onion powder

•1/2 tsp dried thyme

•Salt & pepper, to taste 

•6-8 C water or chicken stock (depending on how soupy you want it). 

In a large pot, add all ingredients. Bring to a soft boil over Med-High heat. Reduce heat to Low, and allow to simmer for 25-30 minutes. Serve and enjoy. 

*To prepare brown rice, add 1-1/2 C dry brown rice and 2 C water to pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until cooked through. 

🍗Chicken is a great source of protein. Purchasing bone-in rotisserie chicken will create a more flavorful dish. To reduce the fat content, simply remove the skin while removing the chicken from the bone before chopping.

🌳Broccoli is rich in fiber, magnesium, folic acid, & Vitamins C & A. It's low calorie while keeping you fuller longer. 

🌿Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, Vitamins A, K and C, and antioxidants. 

🌾Brown Rice is high in fiber, manganese, protein, and magnesium. It's far more superior than white rice when nutritional facts are compared. 

This was a huge hit with the family. And perfect for the chilly day we had. 

If you do not have chicken stock, you can add chicken bouillon, however be mindful of the sodium content.