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comfort essentials: lemony chicken & rice soup

Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

I came up with the recipe, using ingredients I had lounging about the kitchen. It is simple to make, and produces a rich, comforting flavor. As a matter of fact, the brightness of the lemon juice, combined with the parsley and garlic give it a taste reminiscent of picnics by the lake on a warm Summer’s eve. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 2 - 3
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For comfort essentials: lemony chicken & rice soup

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 Tbsp
    sweet butter, unsalted
  • 2 stalk
    celery, chopped
  • 1/2 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1 lg
    carrot, chopped
  • salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • 1/2 c
    long-grained white rice
  • 4 c
    chicken stock, not broth
  • 1/2 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried parsley flakes
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 4 Tbsp
    lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 clove
    garlic, finely grated
  • OPTIONAL ITEMS
  • 1/4 tsp
    turmeric for some color, and a bit of body
  • sliced mushrooms
  • peas

How To Make comfort essentials: lemony chicken & rice soup

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    You will need a medium-sized soup pot, or Dutch oven to make this recipe.
  • 3
    The Veggies If you do not wish to chop the veggies, simply place into a food processor, fitted with an S-blade, and give them a few 1-second pulses. Easy/Peasy
  • 4
    The Garlic I tried this recipe two ways… In the first attempt, I allowed the grated garlic to cook with veggies at the beginning of the recipe. In the second attempt, I add the garlic at the end with the lemon juice. I love the how the flavor of the raw garlic mixed with the other ingredients.
  • 5
    The Lemon Juice Some people like more lemon juice than the recipe calls for, and some people less. I would add it 1-tablespoon at a time and stop when you like what you taste.
  • 6
    Storage This soup can be placed in the fridge for 2 – 3 days; however, since the rice will continue to absorb liquid, you will probably need to add a bit more stock when reheating.
  • 7
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 8
    Cook the chicken and shred.
  • 9
    Add the butter to a large soup pot, over medium heat.
  • 10
    When the butter has melted add the veggies and the parsley flakes, throw in a pinch of salt, and sweat for about 5 minutes, then add the rice, and the chicken stock.
  • 11
    Slowly simmer until the veggies are cooked through, and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Then add the cooked, shredded chicken and stir to warm through, about 2 additional minutes.
  • 12
    While the soup is simmering, add a bit more salt, and black pepper, to taste.
  • 13
    Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice, grated garlic, then stir to combine.
  • 14
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    15
    Serve while nice and warm with some crispy bread, and possibly a side salad. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    16
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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