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Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice Soup

Name: Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 L (approximately 40 servings of 250 mL each)
Ingredients: 310 g of LUDA Chicken Soup Base Lite Chicken Soup Base Lite*10 L of water1.5 kg of cooked chicken, shredded800 g of carrots, diced1.2 kg of long grain rice, cooked separately or in broth800 g of onions, diced800 g of celery, diced2 lemons10 g of fresh dill10 g of thyme2 of bay leaves5 g of black pepper30 mL of olive oil

Serving suggestion: Serve hot with fresh herbs on top. Works well as a light lunch soup or hospital/cafeteria option.

Difficulty:	10/20
Yield serving:	10 L (approximately 40 servings of 250 mL each)
Preparation time:	15 minutes
Cooking time:	35 minutes

Difficulty

10/20

Yield serving

10 L (approximately 40 servings of 250 mL each)

Preparation time

15 minutes

Cooking time

35 minutes

Ingredients

310 g of LUDA Chicken Soup Base Lite Chicken Soup Base Lite*
10 L of water
1.5 kg of cooked chicken, shredded
800 g of carrots, diced
1.2 kg of long grain rice, cooked separately or in broth
800 g of onions, diced
800 g of celery, diced
2 lemons
10 g of fresh dill
10 g of thyme
2 of bay leaves
5 g of black pepper
30 mL of olive oil

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot
Whisk in LUDA chicken soup base lite until fully dissolved, ensuring no lumps remain
Add diced onions, sliced carrots, diced celery, thyme, and dill
Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender
Add shredded cooked chicken and cooked rice, stirring well
Stir in fresh lemon juice and zest, mixing gently to incorporate
Simmer 5–10 minutes to allow flavours to blend and brighten
Season with black pepper and adjust seasoning if needed
Drizzle lightly with olive oil if desired
Maintain warm over low heat for service
Garnish with additional fresh dill or thyme if desired when serving