Chicken Leek And Wild Rice Soup Food

CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP WITH LEEKS

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
• Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally for about 30-60 seconds.
• Add the carrots and leeks and cook for one more minute.
• Pour in the stock, water and bay leaves.
• Gently add the chicken so you don't splash and bring to a boil.
• Turn down to a simmer and simmer for about 30 minutes.
• Add the peas and rice and remove the bay leaves.
• Season to taste and serve!

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP WITH LEEKS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add leeks, onion, and garlic. Saute until fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Add chicken bouillon to hot water to dissolve. Add to the onion-leek mixture. Add rice and poultry seasoning. Stir well, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
• Add chicken, carrots, and bell pepper to the soup. Cover and continue simmering until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Uncover and add heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with thyme.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Mix broth, carrot, celery, uncooked rice, leek or green onions, dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 50 or until rice is tender.
• Meanwhile, melt margarine or butter; stir in flour. Stir in half-and-half or milk. Cook and stir until bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Slowly add half-and-half or milk mixture to rice mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in chicken and sherry; heat through. If desired, garnish with carrot peel strips and fresh thyme. Makes 4 servings.