Just 'chicken in' here on the ole blog...with a recipe that's a bit overdue! I didn't think there would be much need for this one since Spring is in the air, but then the flu seems to be making a few rounds in our neighborhood.
I first mentioned the recipe
HERE on this post and then designed a cute box to hold the recipe. You can see the box on
this post on the Great Impressions Stamps blog.
This recipe is very adaptable (most of the recipes I share are!) and can be made vegetarian, vegan or for the carnivore in the family!
This recipe will fit nicely into a one pint container or a quart size ziploc bag. The original recipe can be found on all
recipes.com, submitted by KELLY in Sweden.
I basically followed the recipe, but made a few substitutions, using what I had on hand. My family is used to me trying new recipes and while willing are very discriminating when asked, "Should I make this again?" Not only did the kids like this recipe,
they even ate the leftovers. That's big!
[click here for printable recipe]
Here's what I put into the bag:
2 Tbsp chicken bouillon
(I use Knorr.)
2/3 cup uncooked rice
(I used short grain, medium rice.)
2/3 cups lentils
(I only had green, but a mix of red would be nice, too.)
1 Tbsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
2 tsp Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Salmon Seasoning
(The original recipe calls for poultry seasoning.)
After bagging the above ingredients, I tied the bag tight with a piece of jute and snipped off the 'ziploc' portion. I would only recommend this packaging for short term. Use the pint jar for longer storage.
The rest of the recipe:
1 Tbsp of butter
16 cups of water
(If you want a thicker soup only use 8 cups.)
Optional, but highly recommended:
12.5 oz. can chicken
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium celery, sliced
To make the soup:
1. Bring the water and butter to a boil in a large pot. Add the contents of the bag/jar, including any optional items. Bring to a boil again.
2. Reduce heat and simmer until rice & lentils are tender, 30-45 minutes.
Enjoy!
Inky hugs,
Angi
