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Tara Ban Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Ladle
- Soup bowls

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a large pot, add the chicken pieces, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat.

2. Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and let them cool. Once cool, shred the chicken into small pieces and set aside.

4. Add the uncooked rice to the pot and let it cook for 15 minutes.

5. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.

6. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Ladle the soup into soup bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Temperature:
Simmer on low heat
Serving size:
6-8 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 20g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken.
- You can use brown rice instead of white rice.

Variations:
- Add diced potatoes to the soup for a heartier meal.
- Add a can of diced tomatoes for a tomato-based chicken soup.
- Add a can of corn for a southwestern twist.

Tips and tricks:
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked shredded chicken.
- If the soup is too thick, add more chicken broth or water.
- If the soup is too thin, let it simmer for a longer period of time to reduce the liquid.

Storage instructions:
Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat the soup in a pot over low heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the soup in a large soup tureen for a family-style meal.

Garnishes:
Garnish with fresh parsley or chopped scallions.

Pairings:
Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers.

Suggested side dishes:
Serve the soup with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

Troubleshooting advice:
If the rice is not cooked through, let the soup simmer for a longer period of time.

Food safety advice:
Make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Food history:
Tara Ban Chicken Soup is a traditional Irish soup that is often served during the winter months.

Flavor profiles:
The soup is savory and comforting with a hint of thyme and rosemary.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the soup as a main course for lunch or dinner.

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Taste: Savory, Tangy, Herbal, Aromatic, Comforting