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Chicken and Brown Rice Soup
A hearty and comforting soup combining tender chicken, brown rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables and aromatics
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots shallots, finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs celery, chopped
- 2 large carrots carrots, chopped (or about 10 baby carrots)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Grains
- 2/3 cup brown rice (long grain preferred)
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf
- 1 small bunch herbs (thyme, parsley, or rosemary tied together with kitchen string)
Broth and liquids
- 5-6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1-2 cups water
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken meat, lightly chopped (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
- to taste fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté garlic, shallots, celery, carrots, and salt until fragrant, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add rice, toast for 1-2 minutes, then add herbs and bay leaf.
- Pour in broth and water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 35 minutes.
- Remove herbs, add chopped chicken, adjust water/broth if needed, and season with pepper.
- Simmer briefly, then serve warm or store. Add more water/broth to thin as desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or add vegetables for extra flavor.