ZESTY CHICKEN SOUP WITH TOMATOES AND RICE

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This is a zesty North African soup. The chicken can be served in the soup or reserved for other uses. If you'd like a leaner soup, omit the oil. Instead of sauteing the onion and chicken, simply add them to the water and continue cooking the soup as below.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
250 -300 g ripe tomatoes or 1 (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

Steps:

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

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