A.J.'s Fat-Free, Calorie-Free Roasted Chicken Bisque
This works for any poultry or meat. just substitute lobster, turkey, crab, duck or lamb stock with the equal amount of the critter used to develop the stock. Or mix and match for a quilted flavor. :-)
Spiced Wild Rice and Bacon "Stuffing"
8 ounces thick-cut smoked bacon
1 large white onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
4 tablespoon extra creamy butter
2 cups wild rice, washed
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups chicken or turkey stock
Slice bacon into 1/4" thick (bite-size) chunks. Render bacon on medium heat. Add onion, garlic, butter, carrots and thyme and sweat on medium heat 5-7 minutes. Add rice, simmer 5-10 minutes. Add stock and remaining spices. Simmer on low/med heat for 1 hour or until rice is firm, not mushy or crunchy.
Remove from heat, let stand 10 minutes stirring occasionally to release steam and serve. Or stuff if you're a stuffer...
1 large white onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
4 tablespoon extra creamy butter
2 cups wild rice, washed
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups chicken or turkey stock
Slice bacon into 1/4" thick (bite-size) chunks. Render bacon on medium heat. Add onion, garlic, butter, carrots and thyme and sweat on medium heat 5-7 minutes. Add rice, simmer 5-10 minutes. Add stock and remaining spices. Simmer on low/med heat for 1 hour or until rice is firm, not mushy or crunchy.
Remove from heat, let stand 10 minutes stirring occasionally to release steam and serve. Or stuff if you're a stuffer...
