Soothing Chicken & Rice Soup

There is nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup when your stomach is feeling sensitive. This homemade version is hydrating and incredibly easy for your body to process.

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Soothing Chicken & Rice Soup

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a pot, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a gentle simmer.

  2. Add one raw chicken breast and the peeled, finely diced carrots. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.

  3. Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and stir it back into the broth.

  4. Serve the warm soup ladled directly over a scoop of pre-cooked white rice.

From my 7-day low-residue dinner plan. Everyone’s gut is unique. What is safe for one person might be a trigger for another, so swap out any of your known personal triggers.

Part of a bigger plan? See the full 7-day dinner plan.

I am not a doctor or a dietitian. Everyone’s gut is different, so swap out any of your known triggers and check with your care team before changing your diet.

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