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Quick Chicken and Rice Taco Soup

by Laura

I have a family full of picky eaters. My husband is probably the worst of them all. I think my kids have taken the lead from their father, but as they have been growing up, they have become less picky.

Just the other night I made a soup that included peas in it and my husband completely turned his nose up to the peas and ate around them. My 12 year old daughter, who would normally of had the same reaction, told me she tried the peas and liked them. Surprisingly she ate almost all of them.

Taco soup happens to be one of those dishes that my family has no qualms with. However, if you know me, I can’t just always make the same old taco soup recipe. I like to mix things up.

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So, I created a Quick Chicken and Rice Taco Soup that is a cross between taco soup and chicken and rice soup.

I love to use Minute® Rice for such dishes because I don’t need to cook the rice separately to make the dish.

One other thing I have learned from being sneaky when fixing dinner for my family, is that if I use Minute® Brown Rice in my soups, the family has no idea they are eating brown rice.

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I love that I can slip in something a little healthier and more filling into my soups. It’s delicious and nutritious, plus it’s gluten free. What’s even better is the brown rice is ready in 10 minutes!!!!!!

Minute® Rice is available in local grocers nationwide with an average price of $2.35 per box. So it’s accessible and affordable. For more from Minute® Rice visit their Facebook, TwitterPinterest, or Instagram page.

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Here is what you need to make this

Quick Chicken and Rice Taco Soup

  • CHICKEN BROTH
  • CANNED DICED TOMATOES (I USED THE ONES WITH CHIPOTLE PEPPERS)
  • CANNED PINTO BEANS
  • GREEN CHILIS
  • CANNED BLACK BEANS
  • CANNED CORN
  • PACKAGE BAJA CITRUS MARINADE
  • SEA SALT
  • MINUTE BROWN RICE
  • COOKED CHICKEN
  • TOPPINGS: (OPTIONAL) PLAIN GREEK YOGURT OR SOUR CREAM, SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE, AVOCADO,TORTILLA CHIPS, GREEN ONION, CILANTRO
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Quick Chicken and Rice Taco Soup


Ingredients

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  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (I used the ones with chipotle peppers)
  • 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilis
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 Tbsp from a 1 oz package Baja Citrus Marinade
  • ½ t. Sea Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Minute brown rice
  • 2 cups of diced cooked chicken
  • Toppings: (optional)
  • Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Avocados, diced
  • Tortilla chips, broken up
  • Diced green onion
  • Chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Put chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, chilis, corn, marinade, and salt to a stock pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Add in the diced chicken and brown rice. Reduce heat and let simmer while covered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Keep covered and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Serve with desired toppings. Serves 8.
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112 comments

Debbie B April 30, 2016 - 7:32 pm

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Debbie B April 30, 2016 - 7:31 pm

i love chicken & wild rice soup

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Sarah L April 30, 2016 - 4:01 pm

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Sarah L April 30, 2016 - 3:54 pm

I like a shrimp stir fry with rice.
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Jessica To April 30, 2016 - 2:58 pm

I like chicken and wild rice.

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Thomas Murphy April 30, 2016 - 2:32 pm

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Thomas Murphy April 30, 2016 - 2:31 pm

I like white rice with butter.

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Erica April 30, 2016 - 12:17 pm

i love buttered rice

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Bert Ruiz April 30, 2016 - 9:24 am

I like chicken & rice Soup

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Jerry Marquardt April 30, 2016 - 1:03 am

I enjoy your rice the most by making my special Wild Rice dish. It is not too spicy yet tangy.

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Faith J. April 29, 2016 - 10:38 pm

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Faith J. April 29, 2016 - 10:37 pm

I enjoy it best in rice pudding

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Tabathia B April 29, 2016 - 8:08 pm

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Tabathia B April 29, 2016 - 7:59 pm

I like my rice steamed

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Elizabeth April 29, 2016 - 5:56 pm

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Elizabeth April 29, 2016 - 5:52 pm

I love making a Mexican rice. truckredford(at)gmail(dot)com

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Whitney April 28, 2016 - 5:16 pm

I sent out a tweet: httpss://twitter.com/electricstar/status/725825991847747585

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Whitney April 28, 2016 - 5:15 pm

I enjoy my rice mexican style with beef fajitas.

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Linda April 28, 2016 - 5:02 pm

Tweeted httpss://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/725821731517001728

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Linda April 28, 2016 - 4:58 pm

I love to make Shrimp Fried Rice!

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angie April 28, 2016 - 9:35 am

I tweeted here: httpss://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/725709559617212417

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angie April 28, 2016 - 9:35 am

I enjoy my rice in many ways but one of my favs is in Indian Kheer (rice pudding). It is deliciously refreshing after a spicy Indian meal.

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Ellie April 27, 2016 - 9:22 pm

Tweeted

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Ellie April 27, 2016 - 9:21 pm

We like Spanish rice with corn and peppers.

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Kerry April 26, 2016 - 5:36 pm

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Kerry April 26, 2016 - 2:25 pm

With sweet and sour chicken!

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I tweeted
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Stephanie Phelps April 26, 2016 - 12:07 pm

I enjoy rice anyway I can get it but my favorite is chicken broccoli and rice casserole!

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Gina M April 26, 2016 - 7:32 am

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Gina M April 26, 2016 - 7:31 am

I love to have rice with stir fried chicken and lots of veggies.

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Elle April 25, 2016 - 8:42 am

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Elle April 25, 2016 - 8:37 am

My favorite rice dish is teriyaki chicken stir fry served on wild rice.

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sherri crawford April 24, 2016 - 8:05 pm

i like red beans and rice

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Shawn Gallagher April 24, 2016 - 7:14 pm

I love my rice in the garlic cilantro lime rice dish

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Shawn Gallagher April 24, 2016 - 7:13 pm

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Rebecca April 21, 2016 - 1:48 pm

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Rebecca April 21, 2016 - 1:47 pm

We love Mexican rice as a side to enchiladas.

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Tina W April 20, 2016 - 12:24 am

tweeted: httpss://twitter.com/tinawoo21/status/722671914431463428

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Tina W April 20, 2016 - 12:21 am

I like rice cooked with mushrooms and almonds, served alongside Chicken Marsala.

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Tamara April 19, 2016 - 6:58 pm

Tweeted! httpss://twitter.com/calebaw3s0m3/status/722590041797578752

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Tamara April 19, 2016 - 6:57 pm

I enjoy white rice in my chicken tortilla soup recipe. So good!

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Rebecca Graham April 19, 2016 - 12:29 am

I eat a lot of chicken stir fry.

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Susan Smith April 17, 2016 - 7:03 pm

httpss://twitter.com/susan1215/status/721866337958539265

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Susan Smith April 17, 2016 - 7:00 pm

I like to make fried rice with chicken and shrimp.

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Cynthia C April 11, 2016 - 12:52 pm

I enjoy having a creamy rice pudding with raisins for dessert.

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Cindy April 3, 2016 - 9:46 pm

httpss://twitter.com/benz1171/status/716833428101066752

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Cindy April 3, 2016 - 9:41 pm

I enjoy my rice plain and as side dish like a baked potato or bread.

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Robin M. March 31, 2016 - 11:21 am

I know exactly what you mean about the picky eaters! My family does like chicken fried rice.

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tina m March 30, 2016 - 8:25 pm

httpss://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/715364179440484352

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tina m March 30, 2016 - 8:24 pm

I love chicken fried rice.

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Anastasia Falling March 28, 2016 - 11:17 pm

Tweeted 🙂 – httpss://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/714682277914152961

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Anastasia Falling March 28, 2016 - 11:17 pm

I love rice all sorts of ways!! In my burritos! With my BBQ chicken! With cheese and an egg on top! Even just a big bowl with salt and button on it 🙂

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Jeffrey March 25, 2016 - 7:03 pm

I tweeted: httpss://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/713531421411962880.

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Jeffrey March 25, 2016 - 7:02 pm

I love rice in stuffed peppers. In the summer we’ll use veggies from our garden mixed with rice and pack the peppers before placing them on the grill for a nice little char!

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Norma March 24, 2016 - 1:11 am

I like cheesy rice casserole!

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LAMusing March 24, 2016 - 1:10 am

I love teriyaki chicken or orange chicken over rice – any salty sweet sauce on rice is good 🙂

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mysweetiepiepie March 14, 2016 - 9:44 am

My favorite is beef stew served over brown rice.

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Stefanie G March 6, 2016 - 3:25 pm

I love rice with baked chicken!

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OFG March 2, 2016 - 1:44 pm

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OFG March 2, 2016 - 1:43 pm

I love to make dishes inspired from our local Chinese restaurant.

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Anne March 1, 2016 - 11:33 am

I tweeted about your quick but yummy soup and the Minute Rice giveaway:
httpss://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/704735068506472448
Thanks!

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Anne March 1, 2016 - 11:31 am

Rice is a favorite food in our house, and we often have it as a simple side dish. My favorite way to use rice lately is in a delicious fried rice meal, which is also a great way to use up leftover meat and veggies.

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Anastasia Falling February 26, 2016 - 8:52 pm

Tweeted 🙂 – httpss://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/703426985712705536

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Anastasia Falling February 26, 2016 - 8:51 pm

I enjoy my rice in all sorts of ways! From enchiladas to sweet & sour chicken to plain rice in a bowl with salt and butter! 🙂

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sarah hirsch February 21, 2016 - 4:01 pm

I enjoy white rice with sauce and chicken

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Vincent February 18, 2016 - 6:18 am

Tweeted
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Vincent February 18, 2016 - 6:16 am

I like to make fried rice with whatever meat and/or veggies we have as leftovers.

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maria cantu February 13, 2016 - 1:40 pm

With chicken.

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Kimmy Ripley February 12, 2016 - 8:22 am

I love to make Thai fried rice. Love the curry flavor.

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latanya February 8, 2016 - 7:11 am

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latanya February 8, 2016 - 7:10 am

I like a rice and chicken casserole

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Erika February 6, 2016 - 7:00 pm

I like to make Hawaiian chicken and serve it on a bed of rice.

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Lisa Brown February 6, 2016 - 7:28 am

twet-httpss://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/695977313490436096

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Lisa Brown February 6, 2016 - 7:28 am

I enjoy rice, just plain, so I can eat it with any meal I choose.

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Amy Tong February 5, 2016 - 2:12 pm

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Amy Tong February 5, 2016 - 2:11 pm

Lovely recipe! I love serving rice salad or fried rice. Can’t wait to try your easy recipe too.

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Jessie C. February 5, 2016 - 12:19 pm

tweet-httpss://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/695687517937360896

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Jessie C. February 5, 2016 - 12:18 pm

I like to make onigiri- Japanese rice balls and sushi.
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Henria O. February 4, 2016 - 12:50 pm

We like rice and salmon or shrimp with a quick salad.
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Rachel February 3, 2016 - 7:26 pm

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Rachel February 3, 2016 - 7:25 pm

I enjoy a chicken, broccoli and mushroom stir fry.

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Madeline February 3, 2016 - 5:21 pm

Tweet link: httpss://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/695039382911209472

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Madeline February 3, 2016 - 5:19 pm

I love rice pilaf with mushrooms and peas!

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Tamra H February 3, 2016 - 10:41 am

tweet: httpss://twitter.com/Twenteries/status/694938656671297536

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Tamra H February 3, 2016 - 10:40 am

I like to serve long grain rice with salmon.

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Kelly D February 2, 2016 - 7:08 pm

tweet
httpss://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/694703807490449409

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Kelly D February 2, 2016 - 7:07 pm

I like a broccoli, mushroom and rice stir fry.

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Margaret Smith February 2, 2016 - 5:58 pm

Tweeted: httpss://twitter.com/peg42/status/694686108072972289

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Margaret Smith February 2, 2016 - 5:56 pm

I like having my rice as chicken and rice. I also love rice pudding. Thanks so much.

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CR Williams February 2, 2016 - 5:32 pm

httpss://twitter.com/mommysweetiepie/status/694679615902584832

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CR Williams February 2, 2016 - 5:30 pm

I love mine with chicken fried rice.

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Will G February 1, 2016 - 7:37 pm

httpss://twitter.com/willgriesmer/status/694348851050840064

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Will G February 1, 2016 - 7:36 pm

I enjoy my rice with Chinese food!

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Kimmy Ripley February 1, 2016 - 5:12 pm

I enjoy making fried rice with brown rice.

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Natalie February 1, 2016 - 3:46 pm

tweet httpss://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/694290548492906497

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Natalie February 1, 2016 - 3:44 pm

I love to use rice in stir fries! My favorite is a chicken and veggie stir fry with brown rice!!

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Alexandra Robertson February 1, 2016 - 2:34 pm

Check out @alexandrairob’s Tweet: httpss://twitter.com/alexandrairob/status/694272422820720640?s=09

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Alexandra Robertson February 1, 2016 - 2:33 pm

I like ny rice in a burrito.

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heather February 1, 2016 - 2:07 pm

I love rice with stir fry veggies the best.

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Mami2jcn February 1, 2016 - 1:49 pm

tweet–httpss://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/694261147944493057

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Mami2jcn February 1, 2016 - 1:47 pm

I like my rice with black beans…Cuban style.

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Erin Ellis February 1, 2016 - 9:00 am

Tweet:
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Erin Ellis February 1, 2016 - 8:59 am

My favorite rice dish is Chicken Chop Suey. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
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Steven weber February 1, 2016 - 8:29 am

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Steven weber February 1, 2016 - 8:29 am

I enjoy my rice with sweet n sour chicken

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Julie Wood February 1, 2016 - 7:48 am

tweet-httpss://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/694170243837526016

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Julie Wood February 1, 2016 - 7:47 am

I enjoy rice and use it in a lot of recipes. I love making my Spanish rice recipe, and my easy Mushroom rice.

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Elena February 1, 2016 - 6:48 am

httpss://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/694155083575984128

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Elena February 1, 2016 - 6:46 am

I like to make risotto

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