Name: Chicken and Rice Soup – A Warm Embrace on Chilly Days Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken; Fresh parsley for garnish

Description

This comforting Chicken and Rice Soup is a hearty and warming dish perfect for chilly days. Tender shredded chicken, wholesome vegetables, and fragrant herbs come together in a flavorful chicken broth with soft, cooked rice. Easy to prepare and full of nourishing ingredients, it’s an ideal meal to soothe and satisfy the whole family.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Broth and Main Ingredients

8 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

Garnish

Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.
Add Seasonings: Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute until the garlic and herbs release their fragrance.
Add Broth and Rice: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the uncooked rice. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Incorporate Chicken: Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes to heat the chicken through evenly.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
Garnish and Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving to add a bright, fresh note.

Notes

Use leftover cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or freshly cooked chicken for convenience.
For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth.
You can substitute long-grain white rice with brown rice, but cooking time will be longer.
For a thicker soup, add more rice or reduce the broth slightly.
This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers and reheat gently on the stovetop.