Pepper and Rice Soup - 2 or 3 Points

  • * Exported from MasterCook *

    Pepper and Rice Soup

    Recipe By : Great American Recipes
    Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
    Categories : Soups, Hot

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
    -------- ------------ --------------------------------
    2 cups onion -- finely chopped
    2 cups carrots -- chopped
    6 cloves garlic -- minced
    4 cups Swanson's Natural Goodness Fat-Free Reduce -- chicken flavor
    1/2 cup long-grain rice
    1/2 cup dry sherry
    1 large red bell pepper -- cut in strips
    1 large green bell pepper -- cut in strips
    1 large yellow bell pepper -- cut in strips
    salt and pepper -- to taste

    1. In large non-stick saucepan sprayed with cooking spray saute onions, carrots and garlic until tender and lightly colored, about 10 minutes.

    2. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

    3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

    4. Add rice, sherry and peppers. Simmer, partially covered, about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

    Calories: 142.4
    Fat grams: 0.4
    Fiber grams: 2.7

    W/W Points: 2

    FOR 6 1-CUP SERVINGS THE FOLLOWING APPLY:

    Calories: 213.7
    Fat grams: 0.6
    Fiber grams: 4.1

    W/W Points: 3


    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

    Serving Ideas : Makes 4 1 1/2-cup or 6 1 -cup servings.
  • Hi!

    Is there anything else I could use instead of the sherry? I never have sherry in the house but I do have lots of other stuff.