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Spicy Chicken Rice Soup

By: Elaine Grover

"'This zippy chicken and rice soup is brimming with flavor and color,' reports Elaine Grover of Santa Maria, California. 'For a change of pace, I garnish steaming bowls of it with crispy fried tortilla strips and some shredded pepper Jack cheese.'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with reduced-sodium broth and without salt) equals 135 calories, 3 g fat (0 saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 very lean meat, 1 starch.