Best Spinach And Rice Soup Low Calorie Recipes

SKINNY SPINACH AND RICE CASSEROLE

Skinny Spinach and Rice Casserole image

72% less sat fat • 43% fewer calories • 61% less fat than the original recipe. Give a favorite casserole a makeover using brown rice for whole-grain benefits.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2/3 cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 3/4 cups water
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup diced cooked ham
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and soup; heat to boiling. Add spinach, rice, Italian seasoning and pepper; return to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in ham, 1/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Spread in baking dish. Cover with foil.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Let stand uncovered 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

HERBY SPINACH-AND-RICE SOUP WITH TURMERIC

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Inspired by the Persian herbed-rice dish sabzi polo, this turmeric-tinted soup is bursting with spinach, parsley, and dill. The rice and diced potatoes absorb some of the liquid, giving this brothy soup more body. Yogurt, a cumin-infused oil, and a squeeze of lemon are the welcome and essential finishing touches to this healthy comforting dish.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3 shallots or 1 onion, finely chopped (1 1/4 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup basmati rice, rinsed
1 Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 packed cups chopped curly or flat-leaf spinach (from 1 bunch)
1/4 cup each chopped fresh parsley, dill, and cilantro, plus more leaves for serving
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving (optional)
Plain yogurt, for serving

Steps:

Cook 2 tablespoons oil and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium, swirling pan, until seeds are fragrant, darkened slightly in color, and sizzling, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl; let cool completely. (Oil can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.)
Heat a medium saucepan over medium; swirl in remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Add shallots and garlic, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in rice, potato, and turmeric; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Season with salt, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, until flavors meld and potato and rice are cooked and very tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in spinach, herbs, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowls. Whisk yogurt and spoon into the soup, along with cumin-seed oil and more herbs and lemon juice; serve.

SPINACH AND RICE SOUP

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Use baby spinach leaves to prepare this light and fresh-tasting soup. From a cookbook given to me by my swap parener, Pneuma, "500 Greatest-Ever Vegetarian Recipes."

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fresh Baby Spinach, washed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small fresh red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup risotto rice
5 cups vegetable stock
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons pecorino cheese, grated

Steps:

Place the spinach in a large pan with just the water that clings to its leaves after washing. Add a large pinch of salt. Heat gently until the spinach has just wilted, then remove from heat and drain, reserving any liquid.
Either chop the spinach finely using a large knife or place it in a food; processor and process into a fairly course puree.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the onion, garlic and chile and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally for 4 - 5 minutes, until softened.
Add the rice and stir until all the grains are well coated, then pour in the stock and reserved spinach liquid. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add the spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes more, until the rice is tender. Check the seasoning and serve in warmed soup plates with the grated Pecorino cheese.