Description
Warm your soul with this comforting homemade chicken and rice soup, bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients. This delightful dish features tender chicken, hearty long-grain rice, and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows for customization based on your preferences. In just under an hour, you’ll have a nourishing meal that everyone will love. Whether served as a starter or a main course, this chicken and rice soup is destined to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop the carrots and celery; mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic with chopped celery and carrots in olive oil until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken to the pot. Season with salt and pepper; cook until no longer pink (about 7 minutes).
- Stir in chicken broth and long-grain rice; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg