Chicken and Rice Soup with Garlicky Chile Oil | Raghukulholidays

 

Chicken and Rice Soup with Garlicky Chile Oil is a comforting and flavorful soup that's perfect for a chilly day. The garlicky chile oil adds a nice kick of heat, while the chicken and rice make it hearty and satisfying.

Here's a quick rundown of the recipe:

Ingredients:

• Chicken: 1-pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• Aromatics: 1 small onion, 6 garlic cloves
• Rice: 2/3 cup white rice (short grain preferred)
• Greens: 1 bunch Tuscan kale
• Broth: 8 cups water
• Seasonings: 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 2.5 tsp kosher salt (divided), black pepper to taste
• Oil: 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• Other: 1 lemon, 3 sprigs fresh dill

Instructions:

1. Make the garlicky chile oil: Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, swirling frequently, until golden brown (3-5 minutes). Take it off the heat as it will continue to brown slightly. Transfer garlic to a bowl, leaving 1 Tbsp oil in the pan. Add red pepper flakes to the oil with garlic and set aside.
2. Sauté the onion: In the remaining oil in the pan, cook the onion over medium heat until translucent (around 5 minutes).
3. Simmer the soup: Add water, rice, chicken, and 1 tsp salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
4. Shred chicken and add remaining ingredients: Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Add kale, lemon juice, dill, and remaining salt. Season with black pepper to taste.
5. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and drizzle with garlicky chile oil as desired.

This is a basic recipe, and you can customize it to your liking. Here are some ideas:

• Vegetables: Add other chopped vegetables like carrots, celery, or peas.
• Protein: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for a richer flavor. Just remove the meat from the bones before shredding.
• Spice: Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes depending on your desired heat level. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
• Greens: Use spinach or other leafy greens instead of kale.
• Asian twist: Add a few tablespoons of soy sauce and a teaspoon of grated ginger for an Asian-inspired flavor.

Enjoy this delicious and comforting Chicken and Rice Soup with Garlicky Chile Oil!