Asian Chicken Soup

A healthy chicken and rice soup with plenty of vegetables--ginger root adds an Asian flare.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tbsp ginger root, grated
• 3 carrots, sliced thin
• 1 whole chicken, cut up and skin removed
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 3/4 cup rice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, ginger and carrots. Cook until onion begins to wilt. Add chicken, broth and water. Boil over medium heat for 45 minutes. Add more water, if needed, just to cover chicken. Add rice, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 30 minutes.

Number of Servings: 4-6

Notes from the Cook: Delicious served with cornbread.