Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

This easy flavor-packed Chicken and Rice soup is made with simple ingredients in about thirty minutes. It is a full meal in and of itself or enjoy it with fresh bread or a garden salad.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 274kcal

Author Beth Pierce

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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