Brenda Gantt’s Neighbor Soup is a flavorful way to provide for the needy, cheer up your neighbor, or welcome someone new to the neighborhood.
Brenda Gantt's Neighbor Soup
Makes about 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 12 cups water
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 6 to 7 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 1 (10-ounce) package yellow rice
- 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Alabama Firecrackers, to serve
Instructions
- In a stockpot, cover chicken with 12 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until tender. Remove chicken and reserve broth.
- Add celery and carrots to reserved broth in pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until almost tender. Add rice and ranch dressing mix, and cook about 20 minutes, adding more water if needed. Do not overcook your rice.
- Remove and discard bones from your chicken and chop the meat. Return chopped chicken to the soup. Add salt and pepper to your liking. Serve with Alabama Firecrackers.
You can find this recipe and more in Brenda Gantt’s follow up book “Linger Around the Table, Y‘all” or our January/February 2023 issue! And make sure to follow Brenda Gantt for announcements, recipes, and more.
