Comfort Chicken Soup With Rice And Spinach Recipe

Name: Comfort Chicken Soup With Rice And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 lb boneless skinless white meat chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup arborio rice; 5 cups defatted chicken broth; 1/2 lb spinach leaves, roughly chopped (about 5 cups); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 lb boneless skinless white meat chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup arborio rice
5 cups defatted chicken broth
1/2 lb spinach leaves, roughly chopped (about 5 cups)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1
Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan over med-high heat.
2
Add in chicken, season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the chicken pieces have turned white and are just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes; remove the chicken and set aside.
3
Add in the onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring, over med-high heat until it begins to soften, 2-3 minutes.
4
Return the chicken to the saucepan; add in the rice and broth, and bring to a boil.
5
Decrease heat to med-low, partially cover the saucepan, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
6
Stir in the spinach and continue cooking 5 minutes more.
7
Add in the cumin and nutmeg; stir to combine.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
9
As this soup stands and cools, it thickens; add some broth or water (1/2 cup at a time) before reheating.

717

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 lb boneless skinless white meat chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces, salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Comfort Chicken Soup With Rice And Spinach 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.

Comfort Chicken Soup With Rice And Spinach

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