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chunky chicken soup with rice

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Victoria Meyers
@BeggarsBanquetFoodie
Hot Springs National Park, AR

We love chicken soup! So good for you so yummy, so easy to make :) Carole King inspired...

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 7 Hr

Ingredients For chunky chicken soup with rice

  • START IN THE MORNING FOR DINNER TONIGHT
  • 2
    chicken leg quarters
  • 5 qt
    fresh water
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    himalayan sea salt
  • COOL BEFORE YOU CLEAN THE MEAT FROM THE BONES
  • 2
    carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 md
    onion, diced
  • 1/4
    head of green cabbage, sliced thin
  • 2 stick
    celery, sliced thin
  • 1/2
    bell pepper, diced
  • 1 c
    sliced mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried parsley
  • 2 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper (optional)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3/4 c
    dry brown rice
  • SIMMER ANOTHER 25-30 MINUTES TO COOK THE RICE
  • 1/2 c
    white cooking wine (optional)

How To Make chunky chicken soup with rice

  • 1
    Add chicken quarters, salt and bay leaves to a 5 qt soup pot, fill with fresh water, cook over med-low heat about 6 hours- or until the meat is falling off the bones. Remove bay leaves, meat and bones from the pot. Use a strainer to get everything. Set meat in the refrigerator to cool while chopping the veggies.
  • 2
    Chop all your veggies and add to the pot. Add Spices and rice.
  • 3
    Pick meat from the bones, chop and add back to the pot.
  • 4
    Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and cover tightly. Simmer over low heat 25-30 minutes to cook the rice. Remove from heat, add wine if using.
  • 5
    A Note about Gluten and Casein Free Ingredients: Since my family began this diet, we have discovered that you always have to read the labels on the foods you buy. This week when shopping I may buy something that is clearly gfcf and next week when I look for the same item I will notice they have changed the ingredient list adding dry milk, or maltodextrin, or some other questionable ingredient. I find that it's best to stick to unprocessed foods whenever possible- make it from scratch. My son is on the autism spectrum, its not the end of the world if he gets a little gluten or casein, while it may ruin his day, it isn't life threatening. I always watch him for symptoms and note the offending food. Please keep this in mind while selecting your ingredients for my GFCF recipes. Happy Careful Shopping! :)
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