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Easy Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

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Ingredients
 

For the Soup Base:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Chicken and Rice:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice cooked
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional
  • Lemon wedges for serving optional

Instructions

Soup Base:

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
  • Add minced garlic and continue to sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth, add a bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Allow it to simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Chicken and Rice:

  • In a separate pot, cook long-grain white rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
  • Cook the boneless, skinless chicken breasts by grilling, baking, or boiling. Once cooked, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the shredded chicken and cooked rice to the simmering soup base. Allow it to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors.
  • Adjust seasoning if necessary and remove the bay leaf.

Final Steps:

  • Ladle the Chicken and Rice Soup into bowls.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side, if desired.
  • Enjoy this comforting Chicken and Rice Soup, savoring the combination of tender chicken, wholesome rice, and aromatic vegetables in a nourishing broth.