5 from 6 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
370 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
- Place a deep saucepan or soup pot over medium high heat. Add the oil and butter.
- 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.
- Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Add the tomatoes and cilantro. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring and breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon.
- Add the rice, taco seasoning, and cilantro. Stir well. Add the chicken broth, chicken, salt, and pepper.
- 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.
- Serve topped with additional cilantro.
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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
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: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% 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.