CHILLY-DAY CHICKEN SOUP

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"This was one of the things I ate on my healthy-heart diet and I lost 67 pounds in six months. It's a very light and tasty chicken soup. I hope you like it." Deborah Mitchell - Clarksville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup diced red potatoes
1 medium carrot, grated
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons uncooked instant rice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a small nonstick saucepan, saute chicken and onion in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the potatoes, carrot, broth, water and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Return to a boil; stir in rice and salt. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges