Description

This hearty soup combines tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice in a savory broth for a comforting weeknight meal. It comes together easily on the stovetop and can be customized with fresh herbs or cream for extra richness.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or thighs (boneless, skinless)

1 cup long-grain or jasmine rice

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

to taste dried thyme, salt, pepper (optional bay leaf)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.

2. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until soft.

3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Place chicken in the pot and pour in chicken broth.

5. Add dried thyme, bay leaf if using, and season with salt and pepper.

6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

7. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.

8. Stir in rice, partially cover, and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender.

9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 600
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 1
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 2
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 60

Keywords: classic chicken and rice soup, chicken and rice soup, soup recipes with rice, chicken rice soup, stovetop chicken soup