Make Demos Chicken And Rice Soup Recipe At Home
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup spinach leaves chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté The Vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. For about five minutes, or until the veggies are soft, sauté them.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Cook The Rice
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the rice to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
Step 3: Add Chicken And Vegetables
- Once the rice is tender, add the shredded chicken, frozen peas, and chopped spinach to the pot.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 4: Final Touches
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the pot from heat.
Step 5: Serve
- Ladle the soup into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.