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Chicken and Rice Soup

A soothing broth with chicken, soft rice, and gentle vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion, carrots, and celery in a pot until soft.
  2. Add the broth, thyme, and chicken and simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  4. Stir in the rice and cook 15 minutes until tender.
  5. Season to taste and finish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Cook the rice separately if you plan to freeze the soup.