One of the quickest, easiest, and most economical ways to feed your famiy and/or friends, is to serve a delicious soup. Soups are perfect with or without meat and they are versatile enough to serve as a snack, an appetizer, or a light lunch with a sandwich or salad. On a busy weeknight, soup makes a good dinner option. Serve with cornbread or a rustic crusty bread, a relish tray or a tray of meat and cheeses. You can add a simple dessert for a complete meal. For those who like a meaty soup, try this recipe for Chicken Soup with Wild Rice and Spinach. For the vegetable lovers, try this recipe for Spring Creamy Vegetable Rice Soup.
CHICKEN SOUP WITH WILD RICE AND SPINACH
1 can (14-oz) reduced sodium chicken broth
1 3/4 cups carrots, diced
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 cans (10 3/4-oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried sage
fresh ground black pepper, diced or shredded
2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup milk
In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil and add carrots; cook about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the cooked rice to the carrots. Stir in the soup, thyme, sage, and pepper; return to a boil. Stir in the chicken, spinach, and milk. Cook soup, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Continue reading ‘Soups With Rice: Spring Creamy Vegetable Rice Soup and Chicken Soup with Wild Rice and Spinach’ »