LEMON CHICKEN & RICE SOUP

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Years ago, I fell hard for a lemony Greek soup at Panera Bread. It was just a special back then, but I re-created it at home so we could eat it whenever a craving hit! -Kristin Cherry, Bothell, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h50m

Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
8 cups coarsely chopped Swiss chard, kale or spinach
2 large carrots, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium lemon, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken; cook and stir until browned. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken., Stir broth, vegetables, lemon slices, lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper into slow cooker with chicken. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in rice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges