Spicy Chicken Rice Soup

Ingredients:
4 cups fat free chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Recipe makes six servings.

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 135
Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 14mg
Sodium: 100mg
Carbohydrate: 17g
Fiber: 2g
Exchanges: 1-1/2 Very Lean Meat, 1 Starch