Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup

Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup

with sweet potato and ginger

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 5
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

357
calories
10,9g
fat
48,3g
carbohydrates
16,3g
protein
54mg
cholesterol
374mg
sodium
Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup

Recipe Description

This Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup perfectly fits for a chilly fall night. It is rich, flavorful, and packed with healthy vegetables. Besides, this easy chicken soup recipe is not only dairy-free, but it’s also made with wholesome brown rice, which is gluten-free and rich in antioxidants. A bit healthier yet as yummy.

This easy one-pot recipe will deliver a warming bowl of soup to your table in about 40 minutes. Start by slicing up the veggies and chopping the herbs. You will need garlic, sweet potatoes, zucchini, some ginger, and coriander. This is the most labor-intensive part of the recipe, so don’t be intimidated. Cooking the soup is as easy as putting the ingredients into a saucepan in the order listed below and simmering until the sweet potato is tender and the rice is al dente. Once removed from heat, season the soup to taste. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and enjoy!  

To make the Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine ingredients and bring to boil

    3 min
    Step 1 - Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup

    In a large saucepan over high heat, add 3 chicken thigh fillets, 200 grams rice, 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1 inch of thinly sliced ginger root, and 6 cups water and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook

    15 min
    Step 2 - Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup

    Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until the chicken is tender, about 15 minutes. Once the chicken is tender, remove from the saucepan.

  3. 3

    Add sweet potato

    10 min
    Step 3 - Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup

    Increase the heat to medium and add the sweet potato rounds. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is al dente and the sweet potato is tender, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Shred chicken

    2 min
    Step 4 - Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup

    Using forks, coarsely shred the chicken.

  5. 5

    Return chicken to saucepan and add coriander and zucchini

    2 min
    Step 5 - Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup

    Return the chicken to the saucepan and add the coriander stems and zucchini to the soup. Cook for 2 more minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the chicken is heated through. Remove the saucepan from heat.

  6. 6

    Add soy sauce

    1 min
    Step 6 - Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup

    Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup

    Serve garnished with coriander leaves and enjoy!

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About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

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5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews)
IceMan
April 2, 2025
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This soup is truely amazing! I made it on a cold night, and my kids loved it. So simple yet so tasty.

Vicky
March 26, 2025
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This soup is sooo great for family nights! I made it when we had a chilly evening, and it really warmed us up. The sweet potatoes added a nice touch. It’s easy peasy to prepare, and everyone loved it. Definitely a keeper!

Ulysses Porter
September 15, 2024
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Simply superb soup! I made this on a cold evening and it warmed me right up. Simple steps and tasty ingredients made dinner a joy. Perfect for chilling nights or when you're under the weather.

Zara93
August 24, 2024
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Superb soup delight! Made this on a chilly night, my hubby loved it! Perfect combo of flavors!

Uly
August 24, 2024
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Wow! This soup is simply amazing. I made it for my friends last week, and they loved it! Perfect for a cozy night in.

Samantha Anderson
July 18, 2024
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Loved this soup!

Dawn Smith
July 4, 2024
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Delicious! I made this soup on a rainy day, reminiscing about my grandma’s cooking. The flavors were warm and comforting, just like her hug. The simplicity of the recipe made it easy, and I loved using fresh veggies. This soup is now a go-to for chilly nights!

Jake
October 19, 2023
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Wow! This soup is amazing! I made it on a cold night and it warmed me right up. The flavors blend so well, and the brown rice makes it filling. Def my new go-to for chilly evenings!

Zachary Johnson
October 10, 2023
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Delicious!

Laura Smith
October 1, 2023
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Delicious! Made it on a snowy night, and my family loved it. Perfectly warming and so easy to make.

Fiona Smith
July 16, 2023
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This soup was so easy and yummy, perfect for cozy nights!

Ollie
July 8, 2023
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Superb soup for chilly nights! Thanks!

Mélanie Dupont
June 30, 2023
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J'ai essayé cette soupe de poulet et riz par une nuit d'automne et c'était tout simplement parfait. Les légumes étaient si frais et le goût, exceptionnel! C'était même facile à faire. Ma famille a adoré, et je me suis sentie heureuse de leur servir un plat si sain.

Alice Johnson
February 14, 2023
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Omg, this soup is super easy and yum

Aaron Miles
October 4, 2022
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This chicken and rice soup is exceptional. I made it on a cold night, and it warmed me right up. The flavors blend so well, and it's simple to throw together. Will make again.

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