Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Most of my family lives in Illinois where I grew up, but my sister and her family live here in Utah. I am lucky I get to see my niece and nephew on a regular basis. They have been dealing with some health issues/sickness, so “Aunt Ria” came to the rescue.
I made them a big pot of chicken rice soup. Soup is supposed to make everything better, right? Plus, I knew my niece would love this soup, chicken is her favorite. The soup is full of vegetables, chicken, and rice. The fresh thyme adds great flavor too. I made a big batch so they could freeze some soup for a rainy day.
My sister’s family really enjoyed the soup…and so did Josh-I saved him a bowl:) If you are feeling under the weather or know someone who is, make this soup. It will help soothe the soul. Oh, and I also made them a batch of Oreo Brownies-of course they were a hit too:) Happy weekend everyone!
Easy Chicken and Rice Soup
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices 2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 4 fresh thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 2 quarts chicken stock or broth (we use low sodium) 1 cup of water 1 cup long grain white rice 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions:
Place a soup pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme and bay leaf. Cook and stir for about 6 minutes, until the vegetables are softened but not browned. Pour in the chicken broth and water- bring the liquid to a boil. Add in the rice and chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook on medium-low until the rice is tender-about 30 minutes. Serve hot.
*Note-for the shredded chicken I used 2 large chicken breasts. I boiled a pot of water on the stove and added in the chicken-which I cut into large pieces. Boil the chicken until it is cooked all the way through and there is no pink left. This will take about 7 minutes or so. Drain the water and shred the chicken once it is cooled. I use 2 forks to shred the chicken. *
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Soup looks goooood, Aunt Ria!
I have to say that chicken and rice soup is probably one of my favorites too, especially in the winter.
Mmm… I always want to make homemade chicken soup and never do. Usually because when I crave it, I have a cold and don’t want to do the work! But I am never satisfied with the canned stuff! I should make this and freeze it for a rainy day!
Chicken soup is good for the soul, but I don’t think I’ll wait to be under the weather before I have a huge bowl of deliciousness.
Chicken soup is my go to meal when I’m sick! It’s the perfect “get well soon” meal. And who wouldn’t like Oreo Brownies!! Those can put a smile on anyones face
Aunt Ria? How adorable is that? I love it! Such a great sister you are to bring this fabulous soup to them. Way better than ANYTHING that comes in a can.
What are you up to this weekend? Josh is coming home from a work trip tonight and I CANNOT wait. Teaching tonight and tomorrow, tomorrow night we’re having friends over for a mini party, Sunday brunch with my mama to celebrate her birthday! <3 ya! Hope you're feeling and doing well.
How sweet! Chicken and rice is my favorite soup, looks delicious.
In my opinion fresh thyme add so much to chicken soup, its like a secret ingredient
I’ve been wanting to post a chicken soup recipe too, but my pictures weren’t good. Yours is great!
Looks delicious!
A light and fulfilling soup!
Cheers,
Rosa
please bring some over! i’m sick, so that warrants priority right? lol
looks delicious!
This looks so hearty and warming, Maria. I’m sure your sister and her family really appreciate some home cooking from you!
Mmm, yum! This looks so warm and comforting. It’s supposed to be cold here this weekend, this would be a perfect dinner!
soup heals all
I’m sure this lovely soup really hit the spot and the crew is on the road to recovery. Have a great weekend. Blessings…Mary
Soup looks fabulous! Hope the kids felt better…
This is exactly the type of recipe I need to help me in the adventure of learning to cook. It’s my goal this year. Thank you!
Sounds delicious! But couldn’t you use the water from cooking the breasts as a substitute for some of the chicken broth?
You are such an awesome aunt! I’m pretty sure this soup would make anyone feel better. And an oreo brownie certainly wouldn’t hurt!
Can you bring some over, pretty please? The addition of Thyme gives this soup somethin’ special
I bet you are the best “Aunt Ria!”
Mmm few things are better than a hot bowl of chicken soup! You are very sweet to make soup and brownies for your sister and her family
I’d ALMOST try to get sick, if I thought I could get some of that soup. It looks wonderful.
That soup looks so good, it ALMOST makes me want to be slightly sick if I could get some.
chicken noodle soup? i know it and i love it. chicken rice soup? we haven’t met, but i think we would be fast friends.
Sounds perfectly comforting! Yum!
My favorite! I love chicken and rice soup–and it is so, so good for you. Looks wonderful!
Your family is lucky to have you around when they get sick. This gorgeous soup would make anyone feel so much better. Enjoy your weekend!
This looks wonderful Maria! I really need to make soup more often and chicken & rice is one of my favorites.
mmmm, that’s a big bowl of healing right there! delicious!
What a wonderful looking soup! Yum
My kids grew up with chicken and rice soup when ever they were sick, body or soul. Your soup looks beautiful and the recipe sounds delicious!
Yum, is there anything more comforting than chicken soup?
I love Chicken and Rice! It reminds me of going to my Grandma’s house after school, and she’d make this for me as an afterschool snack. Total comfort food.
Hi Maria! oup looks wonderful! I’m sorry I haven’t been here in a while
I had you on my blogroll before you moved to WP, and then I hadn’t updated it, and with all these dreaded hours I work… blah blah blah 
Anyway, I have corrected my blog roll so you should see me more often 
I could use a big bowl of this for my sick house!
This awesome soup AND oreo brownies? I’ll be surprised if they didn’t jump out of bed and gobble everything down as if nothing was wrong!! You’re awesome, Aunt Ria
I’m loving this soup recipe! Looks fantastic.
Love…love..love Chicken Rice Soup and it’s one of my fallback recipes when I don’t feel like cooking. Turkey Rice is another fav!
Looks like a hearty and warming soup… I don’t make chicken soup often enough. Thanks for the reminder.