TOMATO CHICKEN RICE SOUP

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"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
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

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet, brown flour over medium-high heat; set aside. In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper, celery and green onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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