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Asian Mushroom Chicken Soup

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 6

Bring Asian flavors to your dinner table in 30 in minutes with this delicious soup that is made with mushroom and chicken - a tasty meal. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1 1/2

cups water

package (1 oz) dried portabella or shiitake mushrooms

tablespoon canola oil

1/4

cup thinly sliced green onions (about 4 medium)

tablespoons gingerroot, peeled, minced

cloves garlic, minced

jalapeño chile, seeded, minced

cup fresh snow pea pods, sliced diagonally

cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

can (8 oz) sliced bamboo shoots, drained

tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1/2

teaspoon sriracha sauce

cup shredded cooked chicken breast

cup cooked brown rice

teaspoons fresh lime juice

1/2

cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps

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1

In medium microwavable bowl, heat water uncovered on High 30 seconds or until hot. Add mushrooms; let stand 5 minutes or until tender. Drain mushrooms (reserve liquid). Slice any mushrooms that are large. Set aside.
2

In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the green onions, the gingerroot, garlic and chile to oil. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Add snow pea pods; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in mushrooms, reserved mushroom liquid and the remaining ingredients, except lime juice and basil. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until hot. Stir in lime juice.
3

Divide soup evenly among 6 bowls. Top servings with basil and remaining green onions.

Expert Tips

Cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts are great to use in this recipe. Purchased rotisserie chicken often contains extra sodium and fat so, is it is not the best choice.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 150
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4g; 6%
Saturated Fat 1/2g 3% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 20mg; 6%
Sodium: 490mg; 20%
Potassium: 360mg; 10%
Total Carbohydrate: 16g; 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Sugars 3g
Protein: 11g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%
Vitamin C: 15%; 15%
Calcium: 4%; 4%
Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;