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Chicken and Rice Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A comforting and hearty chicken and rice soup perfect for a quick meal.

Ingredients

Broth and Vegetables

  • 1 piece chicken bouillon cube
  • 0.5 cup long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour (for thickening)
  • 5-6 cups water (plus more as needed)
  • 0.125 pound cooked chicken meat (diced)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste ground black pepper
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup celery (sliced)

Instructions 

  • Bring 5-6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add carrots, celery, chicken bouillon, and salt; boil for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add cooked chicken and rice; cook until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry; stir into soup to thicken.
  • Season with pepper; stir and serve hot.

Notes

You can add extra vegetables or herbs for more flavor.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Soup
Cuisine: homemade
Keyword: Chicken, rice