Chicken and Rice Soup
A comforting bowl of Chicken and Rice Soup, perfect for warming up your kitchen with rich homestyle goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic and dried thyme; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cook the rice and shredded chicken, reducing heat to low, covering, and simmering for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and enjoy!
Notes
For a thicker soup, use less broth. Adjust the vegetables to your preference.