1 large onion, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
4-5 tbsp. olive oil
1 bag baby carrots, cut each into thirds
1 bunch celery, cut off both ends, wash, cut each piece in half lengthwise, then into 1/2 in. pieces
1 1/2 cups arbrorio rice
1 1/2 cups white wine
2 bunches swiss chard, cut off stalks, tear off and use leaves
2-3 tsp. salt, 12 grinds fresh pepper
6-8 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and diced
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil over med. heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; add carrots and celery, stir and saute 5-7 min.; add rice,
stir, then add wine; add chard, more wine if needed and increase heat to wilt chard; season with 2 tsp. salt and pepper, cover and let cook
5 min.; add six cups broth, reduce heat to low and cook covered 20 min. Add tomatoes and chicken, more broth and seasoning if necessary.
Heat and serve piping hot with good bread!
Serve this soup, along with black eyed peas on new year’s day as a way to start the year off on a healthy and delicious note! Bon appetit!
