BROWN RICE MULLIGATAWNY

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My friends tell me this is one of the best soups they've ever had. One even said it's "perfect." No one guesses that it's healthy!-Sarah Ott, Blanchardville, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup chopped peeled sweet apple
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add celery, onion and carrot; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in flour, curry powder and cayenne until blended; cook and stir 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender., Add chicken, spinach, apple, salt, pepper and thyme; cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until heated through and spinach is wilted. Top each serving with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges