SPICY CHICKEN RICE SOUP

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"This zippy chicken and rice soup is brimming with flavor and color," reports Elaine Grover of Santa Maria, California. "For a change of pace, I garnish steaming bowls of it with crispy fried tortilla strips and some shredded pepper Jack cheese."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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