January 19, 2013

The creeping crud has hit our household so, I went looking for a soup to make using things I had on hand no going to the store for me!!!  What I found was a chicken and rice soup from www.saucygirlskitchen.com .  It was quick and made the whole house smell delish while simmering on the stove.

                                               Chicken Rice Soup

7 c. chicken broth
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 white onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
5 mushrooms, sliced
1/4 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 c. uncooked Arborio rice
2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
        salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese, as a garnish if desired

Add chicken broth to a large pot.
Add carrots, onion, mushrooms and bell pepper to broth.
Bring to a boil over medium heat and allow to cook for about 5 minutes.
Add rice to pot.
Continue to cook over medium heat until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Turn off heat and add parsley.
Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

My note:  I used leftover rice and I didn't have a red bell pepper however, I did have some frozen multi colored peppers from my garden last year so, I used those.  I also, didn't have fresh parsley so, I used dried.    Just served this with some buttered toast.

The soup was just what the doctored ordered very tasty the bearded fella enjoyed it which always makes me happy, happy, happy :)  Enjoy!!!!!!!!