SPINACH AND RICE SOUP - LOW CALORIE

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Quick to prepare healthy, low calorie soup. If you like spinach you'll find this soup delicious and filling - a great recipe when you are trying to shed a few extra pounds. The lemon gives it just a little bit of tang. You may add extra garlic if you like bolder taste.

Provided by BennyPashova

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 14 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion
3 garlic cloves
2 cups white rice
2 chicken stock cubes
1 lb canned spinach
2 quarts water
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt

Steps:

  • Thinly chop and sauté the onion in the vegetable oil. Add a bit of water if necessary to prevent burning.
  • Mince garlic and add to the sautéed onions along with the rice. Fry mixture for a couple of minutes to ensure that the rice won't get mushy later.
  • Drain spinach and pour the reserved liquid in the pot. Run your knife through the drained spinach chopping the longer stems.
  • Add chicken cubes, white pepper, paprika and lemon juice and water.
  • Cook for 20 min on medium high heat or until the rice is tender.
  • The soup will have a thicker consistency. You can add more water or chicken stock to adjust the thickness to your preferences.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 637, Carbohydrate 56.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1, Protein 6.4

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