Penn Herb Wellness Guide
Cremini Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Rice Soup
Gloria Pleasants
Get the health benefits of garlic in a savory low-carb, low-sugar soup.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large sweet mild onion, finely chopped
- 3 cups cooked brown rice, divided
- 1 (6 1/2-ounce) container garlic and herb spreadable cheese
- 2 (14-ounce) cans roasted garlic seasoned chicken broth, divided
- 2 cups water, additional if desired
- 8 slices pre-cooked ready-to-serve smoked bacon
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Melt butter in a large non-stick stockpot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook about 10 minutes, stirring periodically. Let mixture cool slightly. In food processor or blender, combine mushroom mixture, 1-1/2 cups rice, cheese and 1 cup broth. Pulse mixture until mushrooms are finely chopped but not pureed and mixture is thoroughly combined. Return mixture to stockpot; stir in remaining rice, broth and water. Bring to a boil; cook uncovered over medium heat 5 minutes. Heat bacon slices between paper towels in microwave according to package directions. Chop bacon and set aside. Add salt and pepper to soup to taste. To serve, ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 269
Calories from Fat 157 (58%)
(27%)Total Fat 18g
(41%)Saturated Fat 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
(14%)Cholesterol 42mg
(27%)Sodium 647mg
(10%)Potassium 347mg
Total Carbohydrate 15g
(6%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(26%)Protein 13g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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