Description
Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or when you need a nourishing pick-me-up. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and hearty vegetables in a rich broth that warms both body and soul. It’s not just a meal; it’s a delightful experience that brings family together over warm bowls of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the carrots and celery and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add diced carrots and celery to the pot; cook for about 5 minutes until they soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the rice, thyme, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it, then return it to the soup. Adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg