Smoked Chicken, Squash, and Rice Soup

By sandy_h

Southern Living October 2017

Ingredients

• 2 2 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 cups chopped zucchini (from 1 zucchini)
• 1 1/2 1 1/2 2 cups chopped yellow squash (from 2 squash)
• 1 1 1 cup chopped white onion (from 1 onion)
• 2 2 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 1 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 6 6 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 2 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
• 1 1 2 1 lime zest plus 2 Tbsp fresh juice (from 1 lime)
• 12 12 12 oz smoked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 2 2 small ripe avocados, sliced
• Cilantro leaves

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add next 6 ingredients; cook, stirring often, until onions are softened, about 6 minutes. Add chicken stock, rice, lime zest, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until squash pieces are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chicken and chopped cilantro. Ladle into bowls; top with avocado, and, if desired, garnish with cilantro leaves.