Chicken and Rice Soup
This homemade Chicken and Rice Soup is a hearty and healthy soup recipe that is FULL of delicious vegetables, lean chicken and rice. You can prepare it on the stove top in less than an hour OR slow cook it in your crockpot.
Chicken and Rice Soup
This very Easy Chicken and Rice Soup is perfect to enjoy on a cold winter evening and it’s fast enough to prepare that you can enjoy it on any weeknight.
When someone in our family is sick, I love to make a comforting bowl of soup for them.
Similar to Chicken Noodle Soup, this Chicken and Rice Soup provides needed vitamins and nutrients via the vegetables and herbs.
I love to make this with shredded chicken from supermarket rotisserie chickens.
Our supermarket sells containers pre shredded!
Any shredded chicken will work though, and if you have an Instant Pot, try my recipe for Instant Pot Poached Chicken, then shred to add to the soup!
In your stockpot, pour in 1 tsp olive oil, over med-high heat.
Add in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery.
Let it cook until it starts to get tender, then add in the minced garlic.
Let that cook for a couple of minutes, while stirring, then pour in the chicken broth.
Add the chopped chicken, bouillon cube, basil, a dash of pepper and your rice.
Cover and let it cook for 20 minutes or so.
Finally, add in the cornstarch and evaporated milk.
Lower the heat and let it simmer for at least 5 minutes, or until ready to serve.
You can add more cornstarch if you like it thicker.
Can You Freeze Chicken Rice Soup?
Yes!
Allow the soup to cool to room temperature, then pour into an airtight container or a large freezer bag, seal completely, and lay flat to freeze in a thin layer. Freeze for up to one month, be sure to clearly label AND DATE when placing in the freezer.
To thaw, you can place in the refrigerator the day before and allow to unthaw overnight, OR use the microwave to unthaw. Then, reheat to the desired temperature in the microwave or on the stovetop.
CAN CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP BE MADE IN THE CROCKPOT?
Yes!
This soup is a easy to prepare in the crock pot.
Place 4-6 raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the crockpot with the chopped vegetables, chicken broth and all seasonings.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, then remove the chicken breasts and shred the meat.
Return the chicken to the crockpot and stir in your precooked rice.
CAN I SUBSTITUTE VEGETABLES IN CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP?
Yes!
I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add or omit any of the vegetables listed. When adding vegetables, you might consider Mushrooms, peppers, corn, green beans, spinach, kale, broccoli, or even peas.
Chicken and Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 12 baby carrots, sliced
- 6 stalks of celery, sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 chicken breasts, chopped or pulled
- 1 bouillon cube
- 1 tsp basil
- 1/2 cup rice
- 2+ tbsp corn starch
- 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
Instructions
In your stockpot, pour in 1 tsp olive oil, over med-high heat.
Add in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery.
Let it cook until it starts to get tender, then add in the minced garlic.
Let that cook for a couple of minutes, while stirring, then pour in the chicken broth.
Add the chopped chicken, bouillon cube, basil, a dash of pepper and your rice.
Cover and let it cook for 20 minutes or so.
Finally, add in the cornstarch and evaporated milk.
Lower the heat and let it simmer for at least 5 minutes, or until ready to serve.
You can add more cornstarch if you like it thicker.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 251Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1015mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 25g
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I made this soup and it is fabulous! My husband deemed it “Great!” and he doesn’t give that distinction to many dishes, especially soup because he’s not a big fan of soup like I am! So if you’ve made him say something is great, you’ve done your job!
This looks delicious and perfect for the winter days.
This recipes sounds good. I like that there is basil in it.
What a delicious way to serve up a nice home remedy. I at least look forward to this when I get sick next time.
This looks wonderful and is perfect for cold nights and the flu season.
This would make a perfect dish on a cold winter day..Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you for this recipe. My mother made the most amazing soup and I never got her recipes. Unfortunately she is gone and I always want this soup when I am ill.
This looks so good. My grandma use to make something like this.
This looks so warm and cozy!
This is the time of year, that’s for sure! I am going to have to try this one out! Thanks for sharing!
I want to eat that right now…..for breakfast!
Looks like the perfect soup for this winter soup weather we are having. My family would enjoy this recipe.
The Chicken and Rice Soup looks fantastic and I can’t wait to make it!
Nothing like some filling rice soup to fill me up on a cold day
Now I want soup even if it is technically breakfast time. Looks really good!
This sounds delicious! Going to put on my list of things to try!!
I really like this recipe. Not hard to make either.
This sounds great to eat for the cold weather! I have been craving warm rice dishes lately. Thank you for sharing!
I love this recipe and make it often, especially in the cold weather!!!
This sounds so good! I love soup this time of year! Thank you for sharing your recipe.
i like lots of chicken in mine..this works thanks
I love making soups in the cold winter months. I do have a crock pot so I could let it cook all day and not wonder what I’ll serve for dinner.
Now that I finally have a slow cooker, I want to try this with my new cooker!!!
Love this soup recipe especially in the winter time. I will try it out tonight for family dinner.
This Chicken and rice soup recipe sounds delicious. I love making different soups during the winter and this is one that I must add to my list.
Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe.
We love chicken and rice soup in our house! Living down in Tampa, Florida we have cold spells down here and nothing soothes a cold soul like a huge bowl of hot chicken and rice soup served with crackers. Your recipe looks easy to prepare and appears delicious.
Chicken and Rice Soup just the thought gives me warm and fuzzy feelings, from growing up with Campbell’s. This looks soo much better, and doesn’t require cooking a whole chicken and dealing with cutting it up, bones, etc. And we don’t need to pre-cook the rice or use instant. It looks wonderful, too. This is a must do! esp in this weather, I want comfort food!!!
Great soups, stews and my crockpot are some of the reasons that I enjoy the colder weather! Thanks for the recipe!
Oh finally a soup recipe I can follow thank you thank you it looks wonderful and easy!