Speedy country-style chicken soup
SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil4 (600g) chicken thigh fillets, cut into thin strips2 medium carrots, chopped finely3 trimmed celery stalks, chopped finely2 medium onions, chopped finely2 cloves garlic, chopped2 springs fresh thyme, plus extra to serve (optional)¼ cup (35g) plain flour2 litres (8 cups) chicken stock1 cup (220g) risoni pasta (see tip)2 spring onions, sliced thinly, to serve 1 In a large heavy-based pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, then cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until starting to soften.
2 Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Gradually add stock, ½ cup at a time, until all stock is incorporated. Simmer,…
