Weeknight Chicken & Rice Soup

Name: Weeknight Chicken & Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion; 2 carrots; 2 celery stalks; 3 garlic cloves; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 3/4 cup long-grain white rice; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley

A cozy, straightforward chicken and rice soup with tender chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and herbs in a savory broth. Simple enough for a weeknight and satisfying enough to stand on its own.

Total

50 min

Servings

Level

Easy

Ingredients

1 olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
8 low-sodium chicken broth
3 long-grain white rice, rinsed
1 dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 black pepper
2 fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 6–8 minutes until softened.

7 min

Add garlic and thyme. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

0 min

Add chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Add the chicken and bring to a gentle simmer.

Simmer for approximately 12–15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F.

13 min

Remove the chicken to a plate and shred or chop it into bite-size pieces.

Add the rinsed rice to the broth.

Simmer according to the rice cooking time, generally 15–18 minutes, until tender.

16 min

Return the chicken to the pot.

Simmer 2–3 minutes more until everything is hot.

2 min

Remove the bay leaf.

Stir in fresh parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

215

Calories

18g

Protein

22g

Carbs

Fat

Chef's Notes & Storage

RICE: Rinse the rice before adding it to reduce excess starch. CHICKEN: Thighs stay especially tender in soup, but breasts work well too. LEFTOVERS: Rice absorbs broth as it sits. Add a splash of broth or water when reheating.

Part of:Weeknight Winners