Potato and Rice Soup Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Potato and Rice Soup

Healthful soup that's full of veggies and can be adjusted to accommodate anything on hand.

Yields:

2 servings

Meal Type:

Appetizer
Soup
Lunch

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 g whole bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 stalk medium celery
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 1 yukon gold potato
  • 1/3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup rice

Directions

  • Wash, peel, and dice potato. Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Place diced potatoes into pan once butter has melted into oil (butter may be skipped).
  • While potatoes cook, dice onion and place into pan. Stirring occasionally. Chop celery and carrots and place into pan. Allow to cook until vegetables start to soften, about 7 minutes.
  • Season vegetables with salt and pepper to taste, add a pinch of red pepper flakes and minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for an additional minute.
  • Add water (chicken stock or vegetable stock works as well), one bay leaf (remember to remove before serving) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and allow to simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Add rice, cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Serve with bread or crackers. Enjoy!
  • Note: for additional taste enhancement try adding parmesan cheese or Tabasco for some additional kick.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 284
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 12.97g
    % Daily Value 17%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 4.69g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.102g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 6.503g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 16mg
    % Daily Value 5%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 636mg
    % Daily Value 28%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 39.06g
    % Daily Value 14%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 3.4g
      % Daily Value 12%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 3.44g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 3.85g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 35mcg
    % Daily Value 4%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 15mg
    % Daily Value 17%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 4mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 6mg
    % Daily Value 33%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 504mg
    % Daily Value 11%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 284 KCal
  • Fat 12.97 g
  • Carbs 39.06 g
  • Protein 3.85 g

There are 284 calories in 1 serving of Potato and Rice Soup.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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