Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Soup

Preparation time: 10 minutes 

Cooking time: 40 minutes 

Servings:8 

Ingredients: 

tablespoon Greek seasoning  

A pinch of salt and black pepper  

tablespoon capers  

tablespoon olive oil  

4 spring onions, chopped  

garlic clove, minced  

teaspoons basil, chopped  

teaspoons oregano, chopped

cup brown rice  

cups chicken stock  

¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced  

¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped  

tablespoons lemon juice  

teaspoons parsley, chopped   

pound chicken breast boneless, skinless and cubed  

Directions: 

Heat a saucepan with the oil over medium heat, add the chicken and brown for 2-3 minutes.

Add Greek seasoning, salt, pepper and the garlic, stir and cook for 3 minutes more.   

Add the capers, spring onions, basil, oregano, rice, stock, olives, tomatoes, and lemon juice, stir, bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.   

Add the parsley, stir, ladle the soup into bowls and serve.  

Nutrition Values:

calories 271, 

fat 5, 

fiber 1, 

carbs 13, 

protein 16