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chicken and rice soup for cold days

Classic Chicken and Rice Soup

A hearty and comforting chicken and rice soup, perfect for cold days and cozy nights at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Comfort Food
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot

Ingredients
  

Soup Base

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup white rice uncooked
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion and carrots, and sauté until softened.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Add rice and simmer until tender.
  • Add shredded chicken, season, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Notes

This soup thickens as it sits. Add extra broth when reheating if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4800IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.1mg
Keyword chicken, Rice, Winter Soup
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