Zesty Chicken Soup With Tomatoes And Rice Recipe

Name: Zesty Chicken Soup With Tomatoes And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 1/4 kg chicken pieces (legs, thighs or wings); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 8 cups water; 1 g ripe tomatoes or (400 g) can tomatoes, diced; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 2 pale green squash or 2 zucchini, diced; 1/2 - 3/4 cup long-grain rice or 1/2-3/4 cup basmati rice; 1/3 cup chopped parsley or 1/3 cup coriander; cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/4 kg chicken pieces (legs, thighs or wings)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 cups water
1 g ripe tomatoes or (400 g) can tomatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 pale green squash or 2 zucchini, diced
1/2 - 3/4 cup long-grain rice or 1/2-3/4 cup basmati rice
1/3 cup chopped parsley or 1/3 cup coriander
cayenne pepper

1
Heat oil in a large, heavy soup pot or stew pan.
2
Add onion and saute over medium heat until golden.
3
Add chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute 7 minutes.
4
Add water, tomatoes, garlic, paprika and turmeric and and bring to a simmer.
5
Skim foam from surface.
6
Cover and simmer 45 minutes, skimming fat occasionally.
7
Add squash and cook for 10 minutes or until zucchini and chicken are tender.
8
In a separate saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil and add salt.
9
Add rice and cook uncovered over medium-high heat for 15 minutes or until just tender.
10
Drain well.
11
Rinse with cold water if cooking it ahead, and drain well.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 1/4 kg chicken pieces (legs, thighs or wings), salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Zesty Chicken Soup With Tomatoes And Rice 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Chicken Soup With Tomatoes And Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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