GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP

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This lemony, chicken rice soup traditionally uses eggs to thicken the broth, but to lighten it up, this version uses cream of chicken soup. Remember to use the fat-free and low-sodium variety of soup to keep it healthier. From Pampered Chef 'Good for You' Cookbook.

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 10 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed (or finely minced)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can fat free low-sodium cream of chicken soup
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2/3 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Heat a 4 quart stockpot over medium heat.
  • Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add carrots, onion and garlic, cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken, lemon zest, lemon juice, soup, broth and black pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice and reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 669.1, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 11

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