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Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Chicken and Rice Soup recipe is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. Made with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this soup is a classic favorite that will warm you from the inside out.


Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3/4 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 8 cups chicken broth

For the Aromatics:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 carrots (sliced)
  • 2 celery stalks (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Seasonings:

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional:

  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
  2. Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Add chicken broth and chicken pieces, simmer until chicken is cooked.
  4. Cook the Rice: Stir in rice and cook until tender.
  5. Combine and Serve: Shred chicken, return to pot, adjust seasoning, add lemon juice if desired, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • For a creamier version, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream or canned coconut milk at the end.
  • Leftover rotisserie chicken works great and reduces cooking time.
  • Brown rice can be used, but increase cooking time accordingly.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg