Chicken and Rice Soup

A spoonful of soul-satisfying soup loaded with chicken and rice.

The perfect weeknight meal that comes together in a snap. Juicy chunks of chicken, tender vegetables, and flavorful rice make the ideal combination. Savory, brothy goodness guaranteed to warm your soul and fill your belly.

Course Main, Soup

Cuisine American, International

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 310kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 pound (450g) skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized chunks
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (¾-1 teaspoon each per pound is average)
2 tablespoons (28ml) neutral-flavored cooking oil
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon (8g) minced garlic
1 stalk celery, cut into ½-inch slices (about ¾ cup)
2 teaspoons (2g) fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
1-2 teaspoons (2-4g) chicken bouillon powder (optional)
1 teaspoon (2g) Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons (4g) Creole seasoning
1 bay leaf
7-8 (1.5-2l) chicken stock or water (adjust to desired soup consistency)
1 cup (185g) uncooked long grain white rice
2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1½ cups)
1 tablespoon (4g) chopped parsley for garnishing

Instructions

Place chicken chunks in a large bowl and season with salt and black pepper.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Then brown the chicken for a few minutes, or until lightly seared.
Next, add chopped onion, garlic, celery, thyme, bouillon powder, Creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, and the bay leaf.
Cook and stir for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened but not browned.
Pour in the chicken broth or water and bring to a boil. Add the rice and carrots and simmer on medium-low heat until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Adjust the seasonings to taste with salt and pepper.
Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

You can pull this meal together fast with a rotisserie chicken, 3 cups of cooked rice, and a package of frozen vegetables. Add the broth and seasonings, simmer, and enjoy.
Feel free to use whatever rice you have: long grain, medium, short grain, jasmine, or basmati all work well with this soup.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used.

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