Tomato Chicken Rice Soup
"This hearty soup is loaded with vegetables, chicken, rice and herbs. When friends come for lunch, I warm up some garlic toast and make a meal of it," notes Gwen Shawley of El Mirage, Arizona. "It's a great way to cut back on calories and fat."
SERVINGS
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7
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CATEGORY
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Low Fat
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METHOD
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Stovetop - One-Dish
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PREP |
20 min. |
COOK
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40 min.
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TOTAL
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60 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 cups water
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
In a small nonstick skillet, brown flour over medium-high heat; set aside. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the onion, green pepper, celery , green onions and garlic in oil until tender; stir in flour until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 7 servings.