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Chicken Rice Soup

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A heartwarming Chicken Rice Soup filled with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for nourishing the body and soul.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (or jasmine/basmati)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • Fresh thyme or parsley, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper, cook in olive oil until golden brown (5-7 minutes each side), then set aside.
  2. Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, cook onion, carrots, and celery until onions are translucent (5-6 minutes).
  3. Add garlic: Sauté for an additional minute without burning.
  4. Simmer with broth: Pour in the chicken broth, return the chicken, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Cook the rice: Remove chicken, shred it, add rinsed rice to the broth, and cook as per package instructions (15-20 minutes).
  6. Combine and season: Stir in shredded chicken, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and add herbs.
  7. Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with herbs, and add lemon zest if desired.

Notes

This soup freezes beautifully; store in airtight containers for up to a week.

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Keywords: chicken soup, comfort food, healthy recipe, warm broth

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