Description

🍲 Warm, hearty, and packed with protein, this Chicken and Rice Soup is the perfect meal to nourish your body and keep you feeling satisfied! 🥕✨

🥣 Made with tender chicken, wholesome veggies, and aromatic herbs, this cozy soup is a must-try for chilly days or when you need a comforting bowl of goodness! 🌿🍚

Ingredients

Chicken (boneless chicken breasts or thighs)
Rice (white or brown)
Carrots
Celery
Onions
Garlic
Chicken broth
Thyme
Parsley
Bay leaves
Salt
Black pepper
Olive oil or butter
Water (optional, if needed)
Lemon juice (optional)
Heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Dice the carrots, celery, onions, and mince the garlic.
2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces if using boneless, or leave whole if using bone-in.
3. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a little oil.
4. Sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
5. Add the chicken to the pot and cook until lightly browned.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme, parsley, and bay leaves for seasoning.
7. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer.
8. If cooking the rice separately, cook it in another pot according to package instructions.
9. If adding rice directly to the soup, stir it in and let it cook until tender.
10. Remove bone-in chicken if used, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Add a splash of lemon juice or cream for extra flavor if desired.
13. Remove bay leaves before serving.
14. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
15. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Cook the rice separately if you want to avoid it absorbing too much broth and becoming too soft.

Use bone-in chicken for a richer, more flavorful broth, then remove the bones before serving.

Add a splash of lemon juice or a bit of cream at the end for a fresh or creamy twist.

Prep Time: 30
Cook Time: 60
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Various (Common in American and International Cuisines)