Description

This hearty soup combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fluffy rice in a savory broth for a comforting fall meal. Easy to prepare on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, it’s perfect for family dinners and cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

1 medium onion chopped

3 cloves garlic minced

2 cups sliced mushrooms

1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs cut into pieces

2 medium carrots chopped

2 stalks celery chopped

3/4 cup long-grain white or brown rice

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1 bay leaf

salt and black pepper to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup cream or milk optional

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.

3. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

4. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release their moisture and brown.

5. Add chicken pieces, carrots, and celery and cook until chicken is lightly browned.

6. Pour in rice and chicken broth and stir in thyme and bay leaf.

7. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.

8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

9. Remove bay leaf and stir in cream or milk if using.

10. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 2
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 50

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