Chicken and Rice Soup
Hearty, comforting soup with tender chicken, rice, and vegetables in savory broth.
Nutrition Per Serving
Ingredients
Everything you'll need for this recipe
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Step-by-step cooking directions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Add rice to the boiling broth and reduce heat to medium-low.
- 5
Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- 6
Add shredded chicken and cook for 5 more minutes to heat through.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves.
- 8
Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.
- 9
Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crackers if desired.
Pro Tips
Expert advice for perfect results every time
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
Don't overcook the rice - it will continue to absorb liquid
Add rice towards the end to prevent it from getting mushy