Soup, Stew and Chili: Warm Soup, Stew and Chili: Chicken Soup with Rice Dumplings

This low-fat soup is a real conversation piece.

Author: CalorieKing staff
Date: November 18, 2008

Serves: 4 person(s)
Yield: 4 x 2 cup servings

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

2 pint strong reduced-sodium chicken stock or consomme
3 cup water
1 carrot, cut into very fine julienne strips
1/2 cup cooked wild rice
1 cup self-rising flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup water, extra

Directions:

Place chicken stock, 3 cups water and carrot in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer.

In a bowl, combine rice, flour, baking powder, pepper and sufficient water to form a stiff dough.

Drop small teaspoons of rice dough into the soup in batches. Cover and steam for 10 minutes or until doubled in size.

Serve immediately.