Nothing says comfort food like a bowl of delicious Chicken and Rice Soup full of carrots, celery, sweet onion, roasted chicken, and tender white rice. This simple yet filling soup is full of wholesome ingredients that you can feel great about feeding your family. Many of these ingredients are everyday household staples; you may already have them in your refrigerator or pantry.
Who Doesn’t Love Chicken and Rice Soup, Right?
This soup is quick and easy to make, using already-cooked rotisserie chicken and minute rice. It is ideal for busy families and weeknights. Try my chicken and wild rice soup or lemon chicken orzo soup for a more slow-paced weekend soup. We are a soup-loving family. In fact, we eat it year-round. After all, isn’t that one of the main reasons they created air conditioning? Just kidding. For seasonal soup eaters, fall and winter will be here before you know it, and with it comes all things soup.
Beth’s Recipe Tips
- I love to use already-cooked rotisserie chicken. They are delicious and available at almost all grocery retailers and warehouse stores like Sam’s and Costco. Or you can poach boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- If you want to kick the seasonings up a notch, consider adding 1/8 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper or 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. You can also try adding dried herbs like oregano and bail.
- Remove your bay leaves before serving; they are stiff and have sharp edges.
- Keep in mind that rice absorbs liquid. If you know you will save some soup for leftovers, remove that amount before adding the rice. Reheat on the stovetop, adding the uncooked minute rice.
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Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
- 1 1/2 cups Minute Rice
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley or thyme garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven or heavy stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring several times. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic, thyme, and poultry seasoning. Cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken broth and bay leaves. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add the cooked chicken and minute rice. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste, and remove bay leaves.
Notes
- I love to use already-cooked rotisserie chicken. They are delicious and available at almost all grocery retailers and warehouse stores like Sam’s and Costco. Or you can poach boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- If you want to kick the seasonings up a notch or two, consider adding 1/8 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper or 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. You can also try adding dried herbs like oregano and bail.
- Remove your bay leaves before serving, as they are stiff and have sharp edges.
- Keep in mind that rice absorbs liquid. If you know you will be saving some for leftovers, then remove that amount before adding the rice. Then reheat on the stovetop, adding the uncooked minute rice.
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Moni
This is one of my comfort foods but my recipe is slightly different. I will try this too!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Moni! Enjoy!
Sienny
Ohh my….im totally In love with this recipe from you as I’m a rice soup fan. Saved this so I can cook this and enjoy it this weekend 😋 cheers
Laura
This sounds like such a nourishing soup!! Perfect for winter to build immunity!
Claudia
We loved this chicken and rice soup. It was easy to make, delicious, and even the young picky eaters liked it. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Claudia!
Tanya
Absolutely love the idea of a comforting bowl of Chicken and Rice Soup, especially on those busy weeknights when you need a quick and hearty meal. The fact that it’s made with everyday ingredients makes it even more appealing. Thanks for sharing this delicious and time-saving recipe!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Tanya!
Ella
What a hearty, delicious soup! I love chicken soups, so this will be on our regular rotation. Thanks for the recipe, Beth!
Kay
Great chicken and rice soup. I used rotisserie chicken and it was ready in now time at all. My family loved this and I will be making it often.
Dannii
This is a great way to use up leftover chicken and it’s so easy to adapt too.
Nathan
I love how simple and classic this soup is. Familiar flavors and so comforting. I have a feeling I’ll be making this one quite a bit through the fall and winter!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Nathan! Enjoy!
Kushi
SImple and flavorful soup recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Jayne
I love to have great soup on hand for a cold winter day. This chicken soup is perfect!
Anjali
This was the most comforting bowl of soup ever!! Great for the cooler weather we’ve been having!
Tara
Yum! Such a comforting soup! I bet my whole family will love this and it comes together so easily.
Kristina Tipps
So cozy and delicious! My kids and husband devoured it, and that’s when I know it’s a winner!
Marie-Charlotte Chatelain
A great recipe for using up tose carrot and celery bits and bobs! I will make this using orzo – I have some left from last nights dinner!
Julia
This is such a delicious and comforting recipe. My family loved it!
Julie Blanner
This is such a great comfort soup! I made a large batch of this and froze the rest for a later date. It was so flavorful and easy to make!
Heather
We love this soup!! Perfect for a cold night!
Sandra
Such a really comforting meal!! I loved it!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
Such a comforting and delicious meal! Nothing beats a bowl of this – it’s so good!
Anjali
What a comforting and easy recipe! Even though it’s summer I still enjoy a good soup for dinner and this turned out great!
Emily Liao
This soup was so warm and comforting – perfect for a cold day! Enjoyed the leftovers as well.
Marlynn
This is such a yummy bowl of happiness right here. Good all year round!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
Such an incredibly delicious soup!! My family would love this!
katerina @ diethood.com
I love chicken and rice soup! I am so excited to try this!
Vikki
Tasty soup!
Erin
This Chicken and Rice Soup couldn’t look any more perfect!
Jen
Our family is soup obsessed as well. I love making a big batch on Monday and everyone just gets to eat it throughout the week though it doesn’t seem to last too long. This one is so good!