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Healing Chicken Rice Soup

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A nourishing and comforting chicken rice soup recipe that is quick, easy, and perfect for wellness and recovery. This soup features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken and Vegetables (10 minutes): Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Dice carrots, celery, and onion finely. Mince garlic.
  2. Sauté Veggies (8 minutes): Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute without burning.
  3. Add Chicken and Broth (15 minutes): Nestle chicken into the pot. Pour in chicken broth, add bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  4. Cook Rice Separately (20 minutes): Rinse rice until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  5. Shred Chicken and Combine (5 minutes): Remove chicken from broth and shred with two forks. Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Return shredded chicken to pot, add cooked rice, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Stir gently and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let soup rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Cook rice separately to avoid mushy grains. Simmer broth low and slow for richer flavor. Add fresh herbs at the end for brightness. Adjust salt gradually and taste often. If soup is too thick, add broth or water to loosen. Leftovers store well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen without rice for up to 3 months.

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