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Chicken Soup

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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;ÂÂs 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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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 965.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
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
  • 6 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Diced carrots
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 1/2 Bay Leaf
  • 1/2 cup Rice
  • 1/2 cup Diced celery
Directions
  1. 1
    Pour the chicken broth into a large pot and place it over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Bring the broth to a boil, then add the bay leaf.
  3. 3
    Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the boiling broth.
  4. 4
    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  5. 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. 6
    Remove the pot from the heat and discard the bay leaf.
  7. 7
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 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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