Hearthy Chicken and Rice Soup (3 points) Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 10 cups fat-free chicken broth 1 medium onion -- chopped 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup sliced carrots 1/4 cup snipped parsley 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 3/4 pound chicken breast -- cubed (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 cups cooked quick-cooking rice 2 tablespoons lime juice Lime slices (garnish) Combine the broth, onions, celery, carrots, parsley, pepper, thyme and bay leaf in a large, heavy pot. Bring to a boil, stirring once or twice. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the chicken; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is cooked, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in rice and lime juice just before serving. Garnish with lime slices. Servings: 8 Description: "Super-quick and super-tasty-this filling soup can be on the table in just 30 minutes." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 186 Calories; 3g Fat (13.3% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 22mg Cholesterol; 667mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat. NOTES : Per serving. 172 calories, 2.5 g fat (13% of calories), 32 mg cbolesterol, 127 mg sodium, 1.5g dietary fiber. Per Serving: Calories 172 (13% from fat); 2.5g Total Fat; 1.5g Fiber (3 Points) Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 752 0 2130706543