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Spring Arborio Rice and Chicken Soup

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Updated Oct 1, 2010
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Looking for a delicious dinner? Then check out this rice and chicken soup that’s ready in 50 minutes.

Spring Arborio Rice and Chicken Soup

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1 cup cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 cup uncooked Arborio or other short-grain rice
  • 6 cups ready-to-serve chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion and chicken in oil, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in chicken and rice. Cook 1 minute over medium heat, stirring frequently, until rice begins to brown. Pour 1/2 cup of the broth over rice mixture. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed. Continue cooking 15 to 20 minutes, adding broth 1/2 cup at a time and stirring frequently, until rice is creamy and almost tender and 3 cups broth have been used.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in remaining 3 cups broth, the mint, parsley and frozen peas. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until hot. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition

280 Calories
8g Total Fat
19g Protein
36g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
Saturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
25mg
Sodium
1110mg
Total Carbohydrate
36g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
16%
16%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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