VENETIAN CHICKEN-RICE SOUP

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Rice is an extremely popular grain in the Veneto region of Italy. If you're making this soup a day or two before serving, don't add the rice. At serving time, reheat the soup until almost boiling. Then add the rice and cook according to the recipe. From Cooking Club of America.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces pancetta, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
6 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add pancetta; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onion, carrots and celery; cook 8 minutes or until onion begins to brown. Add garlic, bay leaves and saffron; cook 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken and broth; increase heat to medium-high. Bring almost to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred chicken meat.
  • Meanwhile, add rice and pepper to Dutch oven. Partially cover and cook 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pot; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • 4. In small bowl, stir together parsley and lemon peel. Ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with parsley.
  • mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 184, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 24.5

imran kambo
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This soup is terrible!


Asuman kasule
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I don't think I would like this soup.


Ashraf Show
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This soup sounds like it would be too bland for my taste.


Bonkhe Favour
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but I might give this recipe a try.


Habullah Khoso
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I've never had Venetian chicken rice soup before, but I'm intrigued.


Ermiyas Kibatu
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I'm not sure about the combination of chicken and rice, but I'm willing to try it.


Rony Sheikh
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I'm going to make this soup for dinner tonight.


M Nowsath
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This soup looks delicious!


Christine Anne Mountcastle
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I can't wait to try this soup!


Basanta Grg
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Kigonya Nadim
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I love that this soup can be made in one pot.


Moustafa Tamer
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Grace “Grass” Day
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Igwe Kingsman
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This soup is so comforting and delicious. I love the combination of the chicken, rice, and vegetables.


Shiva Mandal
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family. The kids love the rice and the adults love the flavorful broth.


Mamadou Toure
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This soup is so easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


M Sajjad
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the rice and vegetables makes it so much more flavorful and satisfying.


Nisan Rana
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Just made this soup and it's delicious! The chicken is so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I added some extra vegetables to the soup, like carrots and celery, and it turned out great.


Shweta Prash
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so well-balanced and the rice adds a nice heartiness to the soup.


Millicent Achieng
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The soup was so flavorful and comforting, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.