Chicken Soup

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic, restorative bowl of comfort featuring tender vegetables and fluffy rice in a savory broth
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This classic chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a gentle, nourishing meal. It features a light yet savory chicken broth base infused with the aromatic warmth of bay leaves. Diced carrots, celery, and onions provide a satisfying crunch and sweet earthiness, while short-grain rice adds heartiness and texture, thickening the soup slightly as it cooks. The result is a balanced, wholesome dish that feels homemade and caring. It’s simple to prepare with pantry staples, making it an easy weeknight dinner or a thoughtful meal to share with friends. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a complete experience.

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Chicken Soup

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 965.0

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This classic chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a gentle, nourishing meal. It features a light yet savory chicken broth base infused with the aromatic warmth of bay leaves. Diced carrots, celery, and onions provide a satisfying crunch and sweet earthiness, while short-grain rice adds heartiness and texture, thickening the soup slightly as it cooks. The result is a balanced, wholesome dish that feels homemade and caring. It&# 226;€™s simple to prepare with pantry staples, making it an easy weeknight dinner or a thoughtful meal to share with friends. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a complete experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pour the chicken broth into a large pot and place it over medium-high heat.
  2. Bring the broth to a boil, then add the bay leaf.
  3. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the boiling broth.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  5. Stir in the rice and continue to simmer covered for another 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and discard the bay leaf.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 965.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.4g69%
Saturated Fat 12.1g61%
Cholesterol 320.4mg107%
Sodium 330.1mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 24.0g8%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g21%
Sugars 2.9g
Protein 99.7g200%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken soup, comfort food, rice soup, vegetable broth, easy dinner, healthy soup, winter recipe, home cooked, simmered, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaf, quick meal
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