Easy Shredded Chicken and Rice Soup

Easy Shredded Chicken and Rice Soup

A quick, tasty soup for winter. By adding the seasonings from the boxed rice, you get great flavor. To save time, grab a rotisserie chicken from the store and pull the meat off and shred with forks.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 (32 ounce) cartons low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 (6 ounce) package uncooked long grain and wild rice mix, with seasoning packet
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • ½ cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
Stir in broth, chicken, carrots, sweet potato, rice and seasoning packet, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.

Step 3
Remove bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and serve with grated Cheddar sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265
Calories
9g
Fat
26g
Carbs
19g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 12%
Saturated Fat3g 17%
Cholesterol39mg 13%
Sodium564mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate26g 10%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars4g
Protein19g
Vitamin C3mg 15%
Calcium81mg 6%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium271mg 6%

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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