Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive or grapeseed oil
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 green onions, finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 L / 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano (optional)
  • 3/4 cup rice
  • 1 lb cooked chicken
  • 1 cup yellow pepper, finely diced (optional)
  • 2 eggs
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper

Created By

Prepared by Kimi Abdullah, co-Founder of Petojo Food & Catering Follow on her on Instagram @kimiabdullah & Tumblr @kimieats Find Petojo Food & Catering on Instagram and Facebook @petojofood For catering inquiries, email kimi@petojofood.com or call 519 488 0316

Directions

This is a silky and bright chicken soup that can be made in short time with basic ingredients, many of which you may already have in your fridge and pantry. A light soup than can make a moderate lunch or dinner when accompanied with a humble sandwich or hearty salad.

 

  1. In a large heavy pot, heat oil on medium-high. Add the carrots, celery and green onions, toss
    together to sauté until softened but not brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, season with salt and pepper, cook for another minute.
  2. Add broth, bay leaves and oregano, increase heat to bring to a boil. Once the liquid has come to a rolling boil, add the rice and stir. Add chicken and yellow pepper, let simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and eggs. While whisking add 2 ladles of broth from the cooking pot to temper eggs. When fully combined, add the sauce to the pot and stir. Remove from the heat and serve.

Created By

Prepared by Kimi Abdullah, co-Founder of Petojo Food & Catering Follow on her on Instagram @kimiabdullah & Tumblr @kimieats Find Petojo Food & Catering on Instagram and Facebook @petojofood For catering inquiries, email kimi@petojofood.com or call 519 488 0316