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Hearty Cozy Chicken Rice Soup Classic

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A comforting one-pot chicken rice soup that combines tender chicken, bright vegetables, and fluffy rice for a warm meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup white rice, uncooked
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and toss in the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Add the chicken breasts to the boiling broth. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it, and return it to the soup.
  7. Stir in the uncooked white rice. Simmer for another 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
  8. Discard the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Ladle out portions into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

Pair with fresh crusty bread or a simple side salad. For quicker prep, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.

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