West African Lemony Chicken-Okra Soup

60 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 45 minutes

150 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	each	lemon	juice only
2	cups	okra	or 1 15 ounces can
2 1/2	pounds	broiler chicken
1/3	cups	long grain rice	uncooked
6	cups	chicken broth	or water
2	teaspoons	salt
1	large	onion	peeled, chopped
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
3	each	tomatoes	peeled, choppped
1/2	teaspoon	red pepper flakes	ground
6	ounces	tomatoe paste
1	teaspoon	turmeric	ground

Directions

Cut up broiler-fryer chicken.

If using can of Okra, drain it well.

Rub lemon juice over chicken pieces.

Put in a large kettle with chicken broth or water.

Bring to a boil.

Lower heat and cook slowly, covered, 12 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients and continue to cook slowly about 30 minutes, until chicken and rice are tender.

Remove chicken pieces and debone.

Cut meat into small pieces and return to kettle.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 355g

Amount per Serving

Calories 150 19% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	5%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 1134mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 23.0g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	6%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 8.0g	15%

Vitamin A	11%		Vitamin C	29%
Calcium	2%		Iron	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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