Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 chicken (3 pounds) boned, skinned, and visible fat removed, diced, (save the bones and carcass); Essence, recipe follows; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup diced carrots; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 4 bay leaves; 2 cups assorted chopped fresh vegetables, such has beans, zucchini, yellow squash, or cabbage, small dice; 1 1/2 cups torn spinach leaves, cleaned and stemmed; Pinch crushed red pepper; 3 quarts chicken stock; 1/4 pound long grain white rice, uncooked; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 chicken (3 pounds) boned, skinned, and visible fat removed, diced, (save the bones and carcass)
Essence, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
4 bay leaves
2 cups assorted chopped fresh vegetables, such has beans, zucchini, yellow squash, or cabbage, small dice
1 1/2 cups torn spinach leaves, cleaned and stemmed
Pinch crushed red pepper
3 quarts chicken stock
1/4 pound long grain white rice, uncooked
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil.
2
Season the chicken with Essence.
3
When the oil is hot, add the chicken, bones and carcass and saute for about 5 minutes, or until the meat and bones are brown.
4
Remove the bones and carcass.
5
Add the onions, celery, carrots, green onions, garlic, parsley, basil, and bay leaves.
6
Season with Essence.
7
Saute the vegetables for 4 minutes.
8
Add the chopped vegetables, spinach, and crushed red pepper and saute for 1 minute.
9
Add the stock and rice, bring the liquid to a boil.
10
Reduce the heat to a simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
11
Reseason if necessary.
12
Serve hot.
13
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

512

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 chicken (3 pounds) boned, skinned, and visible fat removed, diced, (save the bones and carcass), Essence, recipe follows, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Rice Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Rice Soup

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