Description
Chicken and Rice Soup
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 carrots (sliced)
2 celery stalks (sliced)
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
6 cups chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Directions
Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the base: Stir in chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
Cook the rice: Add the uncooked rice to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
Add the chicken: Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through. Remove the bay leaf.
Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 250 kcal per serving
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