Whoopee Twice Chicken Veggie Soup With Rice

Submitted by chia2160

"Created for rsc '05 this incorporated our favorites of the ingredients."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 3 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or more)
• 1⁄2 cup fresh dill, chopped (or more)
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 6 ounces fresh spinach

directions

1. Mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, sage, parsley and add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Shape into 20 small balls, set aside.
3. In a stockpot heat oil.
4. Add onions, celery and carrot, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
5. Add brown rice and stir to cover with oil.
6. Add chicken stock, parsley, dill, sage and bring to a boil.
7. Add meatballs, and after soup returns to a boil lower to simmer.
8. Partially cover, cook for 40 minutes.
9. Add zucchini, cook for 10 minutes more, uncovered.
10. Add peas and spinach, cook for 5 minutes.
11. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

Reviews

[sugarpea]

This is one outstanding soup, chia. I subbed basil for the dill but made no other changes. I'm so glad I made the full recipe. I put the extra in the freezer and plan to enjoy it for lunches. Incredibly good and healthful.

 

[ncmysteryshopper]

Wonderful soup Chia!!! This was enjoyed by all! Even the picky 4 year old gobbled it up. Speaking of gobble... I got confused (other review) and bought ground turkey for the recipe. I also added a yellow squash as the reviewer suggested. This is a very HEARTY soup!!! So flavorful and perfect for dinner! Thank you!

 

[Lorac]

Excellent! A delicious, hearty main dish soup. We loved the idea of putting meatballs in soup, the fresh herb flavor and the colorful presentation. I made the recipe as directed except for having to sub ground turkey and cooking the zucchini for only 5 minutes before adding the peas and spinach. The only thing I would change is to use yellow squash for even more color. We love soup as a main dish, even when it's 110°F outside. This is a keeper. Thanks chef - great recipe!