Cozy Chicken and Rice Soup: A Heartwarming Recipe for Homemade Comfort
Warm up with this hearty chicken and rice soup that brings comfort with every spoonful. Perfect for chilly days!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a bay leaf during cooking.
- Can substitute brown rice for white rice if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cozy Chicken and Rice Soup, comfort food, homemade soup, chicken soup