COMFORT CHICKEN SOUP WITH RICE AND SPINACH

Comfort Chicken Soup With Rice and Spinach image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 1h3m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 lb boneless skinless white meat chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup arborio rice
5 cups defatted chicken broth
1/2 lb spinach leaves, roughly chopped (about 5 cups)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan over med-high heat.
Add in chicken, season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the chicken pieces have turned white and are just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes; remove the chicken and set aside.
Add in the onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring, over med-high heat until it begins to soften, 2-3 minutes.
Return the chicken to the saucepan; add in the rice and broth, and bring to a boil.
Decrease heat to med-low, partially cover the saucepan, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Stir in the spinach and continue cooking 5 minutes more.
Add in the cumin and nutmeg; stir to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
As this soup stands and cools, it thickens; add some broth or water (1/2 cup at a time) before reheating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 672.6, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 14.9