Lemon Chicken Riso Soup
  1. In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil.

  2. Season the chicken with spices.

  3. 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.

  4. Remove the bones and carcass.

  5. Add the onions, celery, carrots, green onions, garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, and bay leaves.

  6. Saute the vegetables for 4 minutes.

  7. Add the chopped vegetables and crushed red pepper and saute for 1 minute.

  8. Add the stock, lemon quarters and riso or rice, bring the liquid to a boil.

  9. Reduce the heat to a simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until the pasta or rice is tender.

  10. Remove lemons.

  11. Reseason if necessary.

  12. Serve hot.

  13. Sometimes I add a little more fresh lemon juice just before serving to brighten the flavor.

  14. Shortcut, use a rotisserie chicken.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m

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