CHICKEN SOUP WITH WILD RICE AND SPINACH
1 can (14-oz) reduced sodium chicken broth
1 3/4 cups carrots, diced
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 cans (10 3/4-oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried sage
fresh ground black pepper to suit taste
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup milk
In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil and add carrots; cook about 10-12 minutes. Add the cooked rice to the carrots. Stir in the soup, thyme, sage, and pepper; return to a boil. Stir in the chicken, spinach and milk. Cook soup, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Serves 4 to 6. Per one cup: 256 calories, 22 g protein, 28 g carbs
SPRING CREAMY VEGETABLE RICE SOUP
3 tbsp butter
3 leeks, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup regular long grain rice
1 1/2 tsp salt
8 cups water
3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
12 stalks fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bag (10-oz) fresh spinach, chopped fine
2 tsp salt
dash freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
In a large Dutch oven, over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Cook leeks and onions in the butter until tender. Add rice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 8 cups water. Cover and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add potatoes, carrot and asparagus; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add the spinach, 2 teaspoons salt, black pepper, and cream, stir and allow to set 5 to 8 minutes.
Enjoy!
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