Christmas Confetti Soup
Recipe from Midwest Living

This festive red-and-green chicken soup gets its color from spinach and red sweet peppers.


Christmas Confetti Soup

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Servings: 6 main-dish servings
Total Time: 20 mins
Related Categories: Chicken, Chicken Broth and Stock, Christmas Party, Low Calorie Soups, Low Carb, Peppers, Spinach
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    chopped red sweet pepper
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  • 1/4  cup
    butter or margarine
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  • 1/2  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 6  cups
    chicken broth or stock
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  • 1  10-ounce package
    frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
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  • 2  cups
    chopped, cooked chicken
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground nutmeg
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  • 1  cup
    half-and-half or light cream
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    Star-shaped croutons (optional)*
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Directions
1.
In a large saucepan, cook the red sweet pepper in butter or margarine for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth or stock. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.
2.
Add the spinach, chicken, and nutmeg. Stir in half-and-half. Heat through. Top with croutons, if you like. Makes 6 main-dish servings.

Nutrition Note
You can lower the sodium by using reduced-sodium chicken broth.

*Note
To make the star-shaped croutons, use a 1-inch cutter and cut out shapes from sliced bread. Brush with melted butter. Toast in a 350 degree F oven 6 to 8 minutes, turning once.
Nutrition information
Calories 300, Total Fat 18 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 939 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 2 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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