Easy Shredded Chicken and Rice Soup

Name: Easy Shredded Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
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; 0.5 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese

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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.

Recipe by Tanna Smith

Published on January 13, 2009

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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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

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.
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.
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 Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Sodium 564mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 3mg	15%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 271mg	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.