Simple Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Chicken and rice soup in a bowl with a spoon scooping some of the soup up.

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Simple Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Homemade chicken and rice soup is incredibly simple and comforting. Loaded with tender chicken meat, veggies, rice and simple seasoning, this soup is perfect any time of the year and takes only an hour to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 381kcal

Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

Chicken Broth:

1-2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thigh meat
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp whole peppercorns
9-10 cups water

Chicken and Rice Soup:

3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion diced
5 oz celery ribs about 3 ribs, chopped
8 oz carrots 2-3 carrots, chopped
4-5 garlic cloves pressed
8 oz long grain rice
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt more or less to taste
1 tbsp fresh minced parsley

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Broth:

PRO TIP: Broth can be cooked ahead of time if needed. If preparing it ahead of time, make sure to refrigerate it in an air-tight container and use in soup within 24 hours.
Preheat a large pot over medium heat and add oil. Sear chicken thighs on both sides until browned and add bay leaves and peppercorns.
Pour in water, bring it to boil, and lower the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 30-40 minutes (very gentle and slow simmer, no higher to too much water will cook out).
Take chicken out of the pot and let it cool down on the cutting board. Once chicken is cooled enough to be handled, discard the excess fat and either dice or shred it. Set chicken meat aside.
Strain the broth and set it aside. (Discard the peppercorns and bay leaves.)

Preparing Chicken and Rice Soup:

In the same pot, over medium heat, melt butter and add diced onions and chopped celery and carrots. Sauté veggies until they are golden brown.
Stir in pressed garlic and sauté for a few seconds, until fragrant.
Stir in the diced chicken, rice, and seasonings (except for parsley).
Pour in the broth, give it a gentle stir, and let the soup come to a simmer. Once simmering, lower the heat to medium-low and cook until the rice is done. (Depending on rice, 14-18 minutes)
Stir in parsley and serve right away.

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