chicken, rice and spinach soup

Seattle, WA
Updated on Mar 26, 2020

An easy Greek-style soup. I have also added diced carrots to the vegies. It is a thick type soup, so feel free to thin out with more broth, if desired.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 3 pints chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup raw rice
  • 2 cups frozen chopped spinach
  • 4 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • shredded parmesan, for garnish

How To Make chicken, rice and spinach soup

  • Step 1
    Place chicken pieces in soup pot and pour in broth. Add onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, cayenne and ground coriander. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover pan. Cook 15-20 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Stir in rice and cover pan. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir in spinach, pesto and lemon juice. Bring back to heat and season as needed with salt and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Ladle into bowls and sprinkle parmesan over each bowl; serve.

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Category: Chicken Soups
Keyword: #spinach
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: Greek
Method: Stove Top

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