OCTOBER " In October I'll be host to witches, goblins and a ghost. I'll serve them chicken soup on toast, Whoopy once whoopy twice whoopy chicken soup with rice." ~ Maurice Sendak __________________________ CHICKEN SOUP WITH RICE ( serves 4 so double for hearty eaters) * 2 cups uncooked brown rice 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 8 ounces fresh shitake mushrooms ( about 4 cups), 8 cups organic chicken stock 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary (1 tsp. dried) crumbled or chopped 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce) bags baby spinach leaves 2-3 cups shredded cooked chicken coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup freshly ground Parmesan cheese Cook rice in 4 cups of chicken broth or water, about 30 minutes. Set aside. In saute pan, saute onion in olive oil until tender. Add garlic and mushrooms. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth and rosemary; Bring to boil, cover, and remove from heat. Add rice, c...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )