Curried Chicken and Rice Soup

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Cook Time:
55 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 55 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

1 bone-in chicken breast (about 11/2 pounds), halved
2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally into 2-inch pieces
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, very thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
1/3 cup jasmine rice
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

Combine the chicken, carrots, bay leaf and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups broth and bring to a boil; immediately reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the chicken is just firm, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the butter in another saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the onion is soft, 5 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the rice and the remaining 3 cups broth. Increase the heat to medium, cover and simmer until the rice falls apart, 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove the chicken from its broth; discard the skin and shred the meat into pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the same broth.

Puree the rice mixture with an immersion blender until smooth (or use a regular blender, then return to the pan). Pour in the shredded chicken and broth, stirring gently to combine; bring to a simmer. Toss in the chopped herbs and serve the soup with lemon wedges.

Per serving: Calories 390; Fat 11 g (Sat. 5 g; Mono. 1.6 g; Poly. 1.3 g); Cholesterol 130 mg; Sodium 740 mg; Carbohydrate 18 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 55 g

Photography by Antonis Achilleos

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Mary Murrieta, CA 01-27-2010
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TRY IT!!! You will get RAVE reviews!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe because I wanted a low fat soup for our Bible Study Group dinner. WOW! I was NOT disappointed! I... followed the recipe to the tee which I NEVER do. I am one who always alters or adds to any recipe I make, but this one had so many varied ingredients, I thought best not too. Ok, I did use more rice than called for based on the suggestions given in the previous reviews. Everyone who tried it LOVED it! I had three bowls myself. I doubled the recipe so my family will be having the remainder tonight for dinner. I know it will be a hit! Read more
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Susanne Charlotte, NC 01-24-2010
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Great Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We really loved this soup. I really tried to follow the recipe exactly... but alas I just had to add some crunchy celery,... and some minced garlic. I did not add the sugar as it really didn't need it. The curry was perfect for this dish. My husband loved it. Thanks for the recipe.Read more
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Peter Chandler, AZ 01-19-2010
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Top's our list of favorite soups!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup should be flagged as dangerous. My Wife and I could not stop eating it. Simple to make and inexpensive.... Great job Food NetworkRead more
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Lori Columbus, OH 01-18-2010
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fabulous, with not alot of work!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Even my picky hubby liked it.. excellent recipe, not too many ingredients!! thank you!
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stef williamsubrg, VA 01-10-2010
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Best Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is now my husbands favorite soup! He is particular about soup and has not been a fan of curry in the past, but loves... it! I will try to make it with brown rice next time for a healthier option. I did not have fresh dill or mint on hand, but added some dry dill and it was still very good. It was easy to prepare - I skinned the bone-in breasts first to cut back on fat. I also used a food processor. This is a keeper - even our picky 15 year old daughter loves it - and she eats everything very plain- so the other comments about kids liking it is dead on!Read more
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Jennifer Saint Augustine, FL 10-27-2009
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This is an awesmome soup!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family loves this. Even my 5 and 3 year old kids ask for seconds. The only change I made in the recipe was to make,... seperately, an additional cup of Jasmine Rice and add it to the complted soup. We like a little more texture and chunkiness in our soups. Other than that, I woudn't change a thing!Read more