Zesty Chicken Soup with Tomatoes and Rice Recipe

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large, heavy soup pot or stew pan.
2. Add onion and saute over medium heat until golden.
3. Add chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute 7 minutes.
4. Add water, tomatoes, garlic, paprika and turmeric and and bring to a simmer.
5. Skim foam from surface.
6. Cover and simmer 45 minutes, skimming fat occasionally.
7. Add squash and cook for 10 minutes or until zucchini and chicken are tender.
8. In a separate saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil and add salt.
9. Add rice and cook uncovered over medium-high heat for 15 minutes or until just tender.
10. Drain well.
11. Rinse with cold water if cooking it ahead, and drain well.