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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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