Black Rice
Black Rice
Soups With Rice: Spring Creamy Vegetable Rice Soup and Chicken Soup with Wild Rice and Spinach
One of the quickest, easiest, and most economical ways to feed your famiy and/or friends, is to serve a delicious soup. Soups are perfect with or without meat and they are versatile enough to serve as a snack, an appetizer, or a light lunch with a sandwich or salad. On a busy weeknight, soup makes a good dinner option. Serve with cornbread or a rustic crusty bread, a relish tray or a tray of meat and cheeses. You can add a simple dessert for a complete meal. For those who like a meaty soup, try this recipe for Chicken Soup with Wild Rice and Spinach. For the vegetable lovers, try this recipe for Spring Creamy Vegetable Rice Soup.
CHICKEN SOUP WITH WILD RICE AND SPINACH
1 can (14-oz) reduced sodium chicken broth
1 3/4 cups carrots, diced
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 cans (10 3/4-oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried sage
fresh ground black pepper, diced or shredded
2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup milk
In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil and add carrots; cook about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the cooked rice to the carrots. Stir in the soup, thyme, sage, and pepper; return to a boil. Stir in the chicken, spinach, and milk. Cook soup, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Serves 4 to 6. Per one cup: 256 calories, 22 g protein, 28 g carbs
SPRING CREAMY VEGETABLE RICE SOUP
3 tbsp butter
3 leeks, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup regular long grain rice
1 1/2 tsp salt
8 cups water
3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
12 stalks fesh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bag (10-oz) fresh spinach, chopped fine
2 tsp salt
dash freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
In a large Dutch oven, over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Cook leeks and onions in the butter until tender. Add rice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 8 cups water. Cover and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add the spinach, 2 teaspoons salt, black pepper, and cream; stir and allow to set 5 to 8 minutes.
Enjoy!
About the Author
For more of Linda's recipes, visit http://diabeticenjoyingfood.squarespace.com
 Perlier Black Rice Platinum Serum NIB US $9.96 
|
 Perlier Black Rice Double Effect Night Face Cream NIB FULL SIZE 84 OZ X2 US $19.99
|
 Risarium Black Rice Platinum Absolute Youth Face Cream SPF 15 17 oz NIBFS US $19.99
|
 Perlier Risarium Black Rice 2 Piece Kit NEW NR US $14.50
|
 Perlier Risarium Black Rice Face Serum New Sealed $45 US $13.41
|
 Pure Skin Care black rice anti aging Night Cream or eye cream US $6.99
|
 Perlier Risarium Black Rice Double Effect Cream $4500 US $15.71
|
 PURE SKIN CARE BLACK RICE NIGHT CREAM ANTI AGE ITALY US $16.50
|
 Perlier Black Rice Platinum Eye Contour Serum Travel Trial Size NIB 11 oz US $7.50
|
 PERLIER BLACK RICE ABSOLUTE YOUTH FACE CREAM SPF 15 US $14.99
|
 3 PERLIER RISARIUM BLACK RICE FACE CREAM 52oz 15 mL US $6.99
|
 Naturaderma aka PURE SKIN CARE Black Rice Face Cream 17oz 50mL US $10.49
|
 PERLIER RISARIUM BLACK RICE EYE CREAM 1 OZ FREE SHIP US $26.95
|
 Perlier Black Rice Platinum Ultra Renewing Face Serum 10 oz US $18.95
|
 PERLIER BLACK RICE DOUBLE EFFECT NIGHT FACE CREAM 17oz US $25.95
|
 Perlier Black Rice Platinum Express Line Erasing Cream 10 oz US $9.95
|
 PURE SKIN CARE BLACK RICE ANTI AGING EYE CREAM NIB FS US $18.99
|
 PERLIER RISARIUM BLACK RICE AGE DEFY 14day BEAUTY SERUM US $14.99
|
 NIB Black Rice Scrub Anti Aging LOOK US $7.99
|
 PERLIER BLACK RICE PLATINUM DOUBLE EFFECT NIGHT CREME US $19.95
|
 Naturaderma aka PURE SKIN CARE Black Rice Eye Cream 5oz 15mL US $8.99
|
 Perlier Black Rice Platinum Eye Contour Serum US $24.95
|
 Juara Sweet Black Tea Rice Facial Moisturizer 2oz US $43.20
|
 Perlier Black Rice Platinum Ultra Renewing Face Serum 10 oz US $19.95
|
 PERLIER RISARIUM BLACK RICE PLATINUM FACE CREAM US $11.50
|
White House Summit Looks into AIDS and Black Men
*The White House held its first summit on the impact of HIV/AIDS on African American males last Wednesday. It was a gathering of policy makers and religious leaders which highlighted evidence that the epidemic appears to be on the rise among Black men – especially Black homosexual males. African Americans account for roughly 50 percent [...]
Black Rice
« Nose Strips | Home | Beauty Spa »
Leave a Comment