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Chicken and Rice Soup (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Chicken and Rice Soup (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 chicken (3 lb) boned, skinned, and visible fat removed, diced, (save the bones and carcass)
essence , recipe follows
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
4 bay leaves
2 cups assorted chopped fresh vegetables , such has beans , zucchini , yellow squash , or cabbage, small dice
1 1/2 cups torn spinach leaves, cleaned and stemmed
pinch crushed red pepper
3 quarts chicken stock
1/4 lb long grain white rice, uncooked
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil. Season the chicken with Essence. When the oil is hot, add the chicken, bones and carcass and saute for about 5 minutes, or until the meat and bones are brown. Remove the bones and carcass. Add the onions, celery, carrots, green onions, garlic, parsley, basil, and bay leaves. Season with Essence. Saute the vegetables for 4 minutes. Add the chopped vegetables, spinach, and crushed red pepper and saute for 1 minute. Add the stock and rice, bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Reseason if necessary. Serve hot.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	666.04 Kcal (2789 kJ)
Calories from fat	319.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.51g	55%
Cholesterol	172.14mg	57%
Sodium	2599.54mg	108%
Potassium	1115.03mg	24%
Total Carbs	38.66g	13%
Sugars	13.09g	52%
Dietary Fiber	3.92g	16%
Protein	47.84g	96%
Vitamin C	14mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	103mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	96.97 Kcal (406 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.17g	55%
Cholesterol	25.06mg	57%
Sodium	378.49mg	108%
Potassium	162.35mg	24%
Total Carbs	5.63g	13%
Sugars	1.91g	52%
Dietary Fiber	0.57g	16%
Protein	6.97g	96%
Vitamin C	2mg	23%
Iron	0.6mg	22%
Calcium	15mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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