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Simple Chicken and Rice Soup

Simple Chicken and Rice Soup
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A comforting and simple chicken and rice soup made with tender chicken, vegetables, and rice in a flavorful broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Place chicken in the pot and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
  5. Remove chicken and shred it with two forks. Return to the pot.
  6. Add rice, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  7. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use leftover cooked chicken to save time.
  • For a thicker soup, add more rice.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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