Spanish Chicken and Rice Soup

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5

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    370 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Spanish Chicken and Rice Soup

Spanish Chicken and Rice Soup is richly flavored with garlic, cilantro, tomatoes, and taco seasonings. Serve with warm bread for a hearty lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped, medium
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 2 garlic minced, medium cloves
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 14.5 ounces whole peeled tomatoes canned, with juice
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken cooked, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place a deep saucepan or soup pot over medium high heat. Add the oil and butter.
  2. When the butter has melted, add the onion and celery. Cook, stirring frequently until the onion has wilted. Take care not to brown the onion.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
  4. Add the tomatoes and cilantro. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring and breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon.
  5. Add the rice, taco seasoning, and cilantro. Stir well. Add the chicken broth, chicken, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is done.
  7. Serve topped with additional cilantro.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. You may also freeze this soup for up to 6 months. When ready to serve, allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat over low heat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 3248mg (135%) Potassium 894mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 561IU (11%) Vitamin C 60mg (67%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 3248mg 135%
Potassium 894mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 561IU 11%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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