10 oz package Rice River Farms Rustic Prairie Blend, (or wild rice blend of your choice) uncooked
3 tbs butter
½ cup shallots, chopped
¼ cup garlic, diced
1¼ cup carrots, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
9 cups chicken stock or broth
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp thyme
1 tbs lemon pepper seasoning
¼ cup lemon juice
2 cups uncooked chicken, cut in bite size pieces
½ package of chopped frozen spinach, thawed
mint leaves, sliced lemon, or parsley for garnish (optional)
Recipe Directions:
Melt one tablespoon of butter in skillet, sauté garlic and shallots for 1 minute. Set aside. Melt remaining butter and sauté carrots and celery for 2 minutes. In stock pot add sautéed ingredients, chicken stock, chicken, herbs and seasoning, and Rice River Farms Rice Blend with seasoning packet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook gently until rice is done and carrots are tender (about 25 minutes). Add lemon juice and spinach and heat thoroughly. Garnish and serve.
Serves 6.

