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Easy Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Ingredients

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For the Soup Base:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Chicken and Rice:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, cooked
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

Soup Base:

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and continue to sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, add a bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Allow it to simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Chicken and Rice:

  1. In a separate pot, cook long-grain white rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
  2. Cook the boneless, skinless chicken breasts by grilling, baking, or boiling. Once cooked, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Add the shredded chicken and cooked rice to the simmering soup base. Allow it to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors.
  4. Adjust seasoning if necessary and remove the bay leaf.

Final Steps:

  1. Ladle the Chicken and Rice Soup into bowls.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side, if desired.
  3. Enjoy this comforting Chicken and Rice Soup, savoring the combination of tender chicken, wholesome rice, and aromatic vegetables in a nourishing broth.
  • Author: Maria