Zesty Chicken Soup With Tomatoes And Rice
This is a zesty north african soup. The chicken can be served in the soup or reserved for other uses. If you'd like a leaner soup, omit the oil. Instead of sauteing the onion and chicken, simply add them to the water and continue cooking the soup as below.
Steps
Heat oil in a large , heavy soup pot or stew pan.
Add onion and saute over medium heat until golden.
Add chicken , sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute 7 minutes.
Add water , tomatoes , garlic , paprika and turmeric and and bring to a simmer.
Skim foam from surface.
Cover and simmer 45 minutes , skimming fat occasionally.
Add squash and cook for 10 minutes or until zucchini and chicken are tender.
In a separate saucepan , bring 4 cups water to a boil and add salt.
Add rice and cook uncovered over medium-high heat for 15 minutes or until just tender.
Drain well.
Rinse with cold water if cooking it ahead , and drain well.
Ingredients
vegetable oil, onion, chicken pieces, salt & freshly ground black pepper, water, tomatoes, garlic, paprika, turmeric, squash, long-grain rice, parsley, cayenne pepper