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Chicken and Brown Rice Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
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.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, rice, Vegetables