**Indulge in a Delightful Culinary Journey with Chicken Spinach Soup, Rice Pilaf, and Lemon Herb Butter Sauce: A Trio of Flavors to Satisfy Your Taste Buds**
Embark on a culinary adventure with a tantalizing trio of dishes that will delight your palate and warm your soul. Our Chicken Spinach Soup, a symphony of flavors, blends tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and aromatic herbs in a rich and comforting broth. Perfectly complementing the soup is our fluffy and flavorful Rice Pilaf, each grain cooked to perfection and infused with savory spices. And to elevate the experience, our tangy and aromatic Lemon Herb Butter Sauce adds a burst of brightness and freshness, tying all the elements together. These three recipes, presented in a comprehensive guide, promise an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you craving more.
CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP WITH SPINACH
I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we're craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it a healthier option.-Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5h25m
Yield 6 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cook, covered, on low 5-7 hours or until rice is tender., Stir in chicken and spinach. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON CHICKEN & RICE SOUP
Years ago, I fell hard for a lemony Greek soup at Panera Bread. It was just a special back then, but I re-created it at home so we could eat it whenever a craving hit! -Kristin Cherry, Bothell, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 4h50m
Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken; cook and stir until browned. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken., Stir broth, vegetables, lemon slices, lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper into slow cooker with chicken. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in rice; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP WITH LEMON, RICE AND DILL
This lightly creamy and incredibly comforting soup is all about the almost-austere interplay of chicken, broth, white rice and lemon. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice: Any variety will work. Tempering the yolks (slowly whisking hot broth into them) ensures that they will emulsify and thicken the soup, and not scramble. Use a half cup of lemon juice for an assertively tart soup, but, for a gentler effect, use the smaller amount. If you prefer, you can use an equivalent weight of chicken legs instead of thighs.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 6h20m
Yield 4 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and bay leaf in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Pull the skin off half of the thighs and discard it (or save to render the fat at another time). Add the chicken to the slow cooker and top with broth. Season generously with pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if you are using low-sodium broth or 1 teaspoon salt if using homemade unsalted stock. (Do not add salt now if you are using fully salted broth.) Cover and cook on low for at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours. If it's more convenient, you can let the slow cooker switch to warm after 6 hours. The soup will hold on warm for about another 2 hours before the chicken starts to dry out.
- With a spoon or ladle, skim and discard any obvious foam and fat from the top of the soup. With tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and vegetables to a bowl and strain the broth. Discard the vegetables (or if they still have flavor, set them aside for a snack) and let the chicken cool while you finish the soup. Return the broth to the slow cooker, and switch the heat to high. Stir in the rice, cover and let the soup heat up until it is at least steaming hot, or bubbling a bit around the edges, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk the lemon juice, egg yolks and sour cream in a medium bowl until creamy and combined. Dip a liquid measuring cup into the hot broth. While whisking constantly, very slowly drizzle about 2 cups of hot broth into the lemon juice mixture until fully combined and smooth. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker with the rest of the soup and whisk for another minute or so, until the soup starts to thicken enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. Coarsely shred the chicken meat and add it into the soup, discarding the bones and skin. Stir in the dill and taste the soup. Add salt if necessary, and more lemon juice and black pepper if you like. If the soup isn't hot enough, cover and let heat on high for another 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 858, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1711 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN, RICE AND SPINACH SOUP
An easy Greek-style soup. I have also added diced carrots to the vegies. It is a thick type soup, so feel free to thin out with more broth, if desired.
Provided by Mikekey *
Categories Chicken Soups
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Place chicken pieces in soup pot and pour in broth. Add onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, cayenne and ground coriander. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover pan. Cook 15-20 minutes.
- 2. Stir in rice and cover pan. Cook for 15 minutes.
- 3. Stir in spinach, pesto and lemon juice. Bring back to heat and season as needed with salt and pepper.
- 4. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle parmesan over each bowl; serve.
CHICKEN SPINACH SOUP WITH RICE AND LEMON
Steps:
- Follow the supper soup recipe, removing chicken thighs after 10 minutes of simmering. When cool enough to handle, shred into bite-size pieces and return to soup. Add lemon juice to the finished soup.
LEMON, CHICKEN AND ORZO SOUP WITH SPINACH
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot, celery, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the orzo. Cook until the orzo is just tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add the chicken and simmer until heated through. Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Remove from the heat and stir in the dill and lemon zest. Season with additional salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with additional dill.
CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP WITH CELERY, PARSLEY AND LEMON
This soup is simultaneously cozy and fresh. It's just the kind of thing you want to eat when you're sick and seeking something that'll perk you up and get you through it. The soup simmers long enough for the rice to start to break down so it thickens the soup. If you prefer a brothier soup that's predominantly chicken and rice floating in broth, cook just until the rice is tender. Or if you want thick porridge, just keep simmering. (You can't really overcook chicken thighs.) Lemon juice adds brightness, as does the lively mix of parsley, lemon, garlic and celery leaves strewn on top.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, grains and rice, poultry, soups and stews, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, combine the broth, chicken, celery and rice. Season lightly with salt. (Some broths have more salt than others, so start easy.) Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the rice starts to break down and lose its shape, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, finely chop together the parsley leaves, lemon zest and up to 1/2 cup celery leaves. Transfer to a small bowl, grate the garlic clove into the bowl, season with salt and stir to combine.
- Using tongs, remove the chicken from the pot and transfer to a medium bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken into pieces, then stir it back into the soup. Remove from heat, stir in the butter (if using), and season to taste with salt. Stir in the lemon juice a little at a time until the soup is bright but still tastes like chicken. (You may not use the full 1/2 cup juice.)
- Divide the soup among bowls and top with the parsley-lemon mixture. (The soup, minus the lemon juice and parsley mixture, can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; the rice will absorb liquid as it sits, so add more chicken broth when reheating. Add the lemon juice and fresh herb garnish just before serving.)
CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND POTATO SOUP
This delicious, fresh soup combines all of the great features of a full dinner into one bowl.
Provided by Catherine Ann
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring chicken thighs, chicken stock, and water to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmer in until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs, and set aside to cool. Reserve the broth.
- While the thighs are cooling, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, then strain the reserved cooking liquid into the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Cut the cooked chicken into cubes and add to the simmering potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garbanzo beans, spinach, and roasted pepper; simmer 10 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- For richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth or stock. If using store-bought broth, choose a low-sodium variety and season the soup to taste.
- To make the soup heartier, add more rice or vegetables. You can also add a can of diced tomatoes or black beans for extra flavor and texture.
- If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach. Just thaw it before adding it to the soup.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream, yogurt, or pesto for extra richness and flavor.
- Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
This chicken spinach soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of tender chicken, fresh spinach, fluffy rice, and tangy lemon, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try.
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