CHICKEN, RICE AND CABBAGE SOUP

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A tasty soup from a cookbook called "Lean and Lovin' It". Cut down on the white pepper and cayenne for a less spicy soup.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups low-fat chicken broth
2 medium onions, sliced
1/2 cup basmati rice (regular long grain white rice will also work)
1/3 head cabbage, coarsely chopped
2 slices lemons
1/2 lb cooked chicken, chopped (may also use cooked turkey)
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with
1/4 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring chicken broth to a boil.
  • Add onions and rice.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer, covered, for 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add cabbage and boil for 2 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Add cabbage and lemon slices to the broth/rice.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken, parsley, salt, white pepper and cayenne.
  • Simmer until the chicken is heated.
  • Stir in the cornstarch mixture.
  • Return soup to a simmer.
  • Serve hot.

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