CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

 CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

DINNER AT HOME

Had less than half of a Rotisserie Chicken left and decided to make Chicken Soup.  Started by sautéing onion, shallots, garlic, carrots and celery in a little olive oil.  Placed the entire chicken carcus with meat and skin in the pot with vegetables and covered with chicken stock.  Brought it to a boil and then turned the heat down and simmered for about half an hour.  Removed the chicken and cooled.  Pulled all the chicken off the bones and shredded.  Also removed skin and threw it away.  Put all the chicken back in the pot and turned heat up to a boil.  Added four tablespoons of Better than Bouillon Chicken Base and  half a cup of Wild Rice, salt, pepper and thyme.   Turned down heat and simmered until rice cooked.  Probably one of the best Chicken Soups I have had in years.

CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

CHICKEN SOUP WITH VEGETABLES AND PASTA

CHICKEN SOUP WITH VEGETABLES AND PASTA

DINNER AT HOME

We always buy the Rotisserie Chicken's from Costco or Sams Club.  After eating most of the meat, I take all the bones and leftover meat and make Chicken Soup.  Usually add a can or two of diced chicken breasts and all of the vegetables we have in the refrigerator plus peas.  Always use onions, celery and carrots at a minimum.  I add cooked pasta to the soup that is al dente at the very end.  Add pasta too soon and it gets mushy.  Love this hearty and thick soup so much!

CHICKEN SOUP WITH VEGETABLES AND PASTA