Chicken and Rice Soup

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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.

 

Yield: 6

Chicken and Rice Soup

Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

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:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 251Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1015mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 25g

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29 Comments

  1. 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!

  2. What a delicious way to serve up a nice home remedy. I at least look forward to this when I get sick next time.

  3. 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.

  4. This is the time of year, that’s for sure! I am going to have to try this one out! Thanks for sharing!

  5. Looks like the perfect soup for this winter soup weather we are having. My family would enjoy this recipe.

  6. This sounds great to eat for the cold weather! I have been craving warm rice dishes lately. Thank you for sharing!

  7. 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.

  8. Love this soup recipe especially in the winter time. I will try it out tonight for family dinner.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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!!!

  12. Great soups, stews and my crockpot are some of the reasons that I enjoy the colder weather! Thanks for the recipe!

  13. Oh finally a soup recipe I can follow thank you thank you it looks wonderful and easy!

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