Venetian Chicken-Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Venetian Chicken-Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 ounces pancetta, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 6 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3/4 cup long-grain rice; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces pancetta, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
6 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

1
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add pancetta; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onion, carrots and celery; cook 8 minutes or until onion begins to brown. Add garlic, bay leaves and saffron; cook 30 seconds.
2
Add chicken and broth; increase heat to medium-high. Bring almost to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred chicken meat.
3
Meanwhile, add rice and pepper to Dutch oven. Partially cover and cook 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pot; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Remove and discard bay leaves.
4
4. In small bowl, stir together parsley and lemon peel. Ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with parsley.
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mixture.

928

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 ounces pancetta, diced, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 medium carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Venetian Chicken-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.

Venetian Chicken-Rice Soup

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