CHICKEN, RICE AND SPINACH SOUP

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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.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

3-4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
3 pt chicken broth
1/4 c minced onion
2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried rosemary, minced
1 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 c raw rice
2 c frozen chopped spinach
4 Tbsp prepared pesto
1/4 c fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste
shredded parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 2. Stir in rice and cover pan. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in spinach, pesto and lemon juice. Bring back to heat and season as needed with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle parmesan over each bowl; serve.

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