Hearty Chicken Rice Soup
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Lundberg Family Farms
A very traditional chicken soup, made heartier with brown rice. Lime juice and lime slices add an unexpected zip.
ingredients
10 cups chicken broth*
1 large onion chopped
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup snipped parsley
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp.dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups chicken cubed (3/4 lb.)
2 tbsp. lime juice
2 cups cooked brown rice
Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
1. Combine broth, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf in Dutch oven or very large soup pot.
2. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 to 15 min. Add chicken; simmer uncovered 5 to 10 min or until chicken is cooked.
3. Remove and discard bay leaf. Stir in rice and lime juice just before serving. Garnish.
For more delicious rice recipes, visit Lundberg Family Farms.
makes: 8 servings
