Demos Chicken And Rice Soup Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
- Dice the chicken breasts, chop the onion, slice the carrots, and chop the celery.
- Mince the garlic, and measure out the rice, chicken broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat your large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add a bit of oil and then add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
- Sauté the vegetables until they become tender and the onion turns translucent, usually for about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3: Add Chicken and Seasonings
- Add the diced chicken pieces to the pot and cook them until they're no longer pink on the outside.
- Season with salt, pepper, dried thyme, and add the bay leaves.
Step 4: Add Rice and Broth
- Stir in the white rice and ensure it's well combined with the other ingredients.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir.
Step 5: Simmer
- Heat the mixture until it reaches a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Step 6: Adjust Seasoning
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 7: Serve
- Remove the bay leaves.
- Ladle the hot Demos Chicken and Rice Soup into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Step 8: Enjoy
- Serve the soup hot with your choice of sides from the options mentioned earlier.