Description
A comforting and flavorful Chicken and Rice Soup recipe that is perfect for a cozy meal. This hearty soup is packed with tender chicken, aromatic seasonings, vegetables, and fluffy rice in a savory broth.
Ingredients
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Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Soup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 1/4 lb. bone-in chicken breast
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cups white long grain rice, uncooked (Or 2 1/4 cups cooked rice)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Soften for 4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add seasonings, soy sauce, hot sauce, chicken, and chicken broth. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken, shred, and return to the soup. Cook rice separately.
- Cook the Rice: Boil 1 ½ cups chicken broth, add rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for 10 minutes. Season soup with salt if desired.
- Serve: Spoon rice into bowls, ladle soup on top, garnish with parsley, and serve!
Notes
- Bone-in chicken breast or thighs add flavor to the broth. Boneless chicken works too.
- Cook chicken longer for juicier meat and flavorful broth.
- Use rotisserie or leftover chicken for convenience.
- Hot sauce, soy sauce, and mustard powder enhance flavor.
- Top with Ranch Oyster Crackers for extra taste.
- Recipe from The Cozy Cookbook, page 39.
- Try Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup next!
- For Crock Pot method, see additional instructions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
