Description
A comforting chicken and rice soup that evokes childhood memories and warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Toss in the diced chicken breasts. Cook until they turn golden brown, stirring occasionally, for about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir the rice into the pot, allowing it to toast just a bit before adding the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, fold in some fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if you like, and enjoy the warmth of home-cooked goodness!
Notes
Keep an eye on the rice while it simmers and adjust seasoning towards the end for the best flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg