Easy Chicken and Rice Soup
A comforting and hearty chicken and rice soup that's easy to make and perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped small)
- 3 sticks celery (chopped small)
- 3 medium carrots (peeled & sliced thin)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 pieces uncooked chicken
- 8 cups chicken broth ((two 32 oz. cartons))
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 cup long grain white rice ((e.g. jasmine))
- to taste salt & pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped) ((optional))
Instructions
- Prep your onion, celery, and carrots.
- Add oil, onion, and celery to a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken, carrots, broth, seasoning, and rice. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
- Shred chicken, return to pot, season with salt & pepper, and add parsley if using.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.