LEMONY TURKEY RICE SOUP

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While growing up in Texas, I spent a lot of time helping my grandma cook. Lemon and cilantro add a deliciously different twist to turkey soup. -Margarita Cuellar, East Chicago, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups diced cooked turkey
2 cups cooked long grain rice
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 to 1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients and 5-1/2 cups broth. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes. , In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1047mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.