This Chicken and Rice Soup is a classic recipe which is perfect when you are feeling under the weather. It is nourishing and wholesome and a bowl of this soup will heat you right up when you are feeling chilly.
To make this soup, start by sautéing onion and garlic. Add carrots and celery and stir briefly before adding stock powder, dried parsley, thyme, pepper, chicken broth, water. Stir and add chicken. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add the rice. Stir and simmer for 15 more minutes. Remove the cooked chicken and place in a large bowl. Use 2 forks to shed the chicken. Discard the bones and return the chicken to the soup. Stir in half the parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with extra parsley.
To make Chicken and Rice Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Add chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves and saute for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add 3 sliced carrots and 3 sliced celery ribs and stir while cooking for 1 minute.
Add 3 teaspoons of stock powder, ½ a teaspoon each of dried parsley, dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper and 4 cups each of chicken broth and water. Stir and add chicken.
Cover the saucepan with a lid. Simmer on medium low for 30 minutes. Adjust the heat so that the liquid is bubbling. Skim off any excess foam build up once or twice.
Remove the lid and add 1 cup of rice. Stir well. Cover the saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove the soup from the stove and transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Shred the chicken using 2 forks. Discard any bones and return the chicken to the soup. Stir well.
Stir in half the parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving garnished with extra parsley.
This Chicken and Rice Soup is a nourishing wholesome soup - perfect for cold weather. Try it out soon and please come back and leave a comment below with your thoughts.
Superb! After a cold day, this soup warmed my heart and brought back fond memories of my mom's cooking. Simple to make, yet rich in flavor. Thankful for this recipe! It’s now a family favorite.
This Chicken and Rice Soup was a lifesaver on a chilly day! My husband loved it, and I felt so cozy while eating. Easy to make, too. Perfect for a family meal!
Me encantó esta sopa de pollo y arroz! La hice para mi familia en un día frío y fue un éxito total.
This Chicken and Rice Soup is superb! The recipe's simplicity makes it easy to whip up, even after a long day. I made it last week when I felt under the weather, and it truly warmed my soul. Will definitely make again!
This soup be amazeballs! I was feeling like a mess, and after 1 bowl, I was on fire. Like, who knew chicken and rice together can work so good? Totally recommend it to anyone needing a pick-me-up!
Loved this soup during a cold day. So comforting!
Superb soup! Perfect for a chilly day!
Sencillo y delicioso
This soup is dope! I was feeling low last week, and this recipe totally lifted my spirits. The chicken and rice combo was just what I needed to warm up. Super easy to make too! Made it while binge-watching my fave show. For sure a keeper!
Wow! This soup is a lifesaver for chilly days. Love the flavors!
This soup is life! Was feeling sick and thought I’d whip this up instead of ordering takeout. Total game changer! Tasted like a warm hug. Thanks a ton!
I was feeling under the weather last week and made this Chicken and Rice Soup. It was simply great! My kids loved it too. It warmed us all up and brought back fond memories of my mum's cooking. Will definitely make again when we need a pick-me-up.
OMG! This Chicken and Rice Soup is a lifesaver! I was feeling super under the weather, and this babe hit the spot! So easy and sooo delish! My hubby loved it too! 🥳
Perfect for cold winter days!
