Chicken Rice Soup is very comforting and soothing. It’s the type of food that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a soft blanket on a cold day. This recipe is very dear to me, not only because it is easy to make, but also because it brings back special memories.
Soup made with chicken and rice.
List of items needed to make a recipe.
Spices
▢1 teaspoon of dried basil
1/2 teaspoon of each: dried parsley, oregano, thyme, and mustard powder.
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Ingredients for soup
2 tablespoons of butter
1 small yellow onion, chopped into small pieces.
Half a cup of chopped carrots
Cut 2 pieces of celery into small squares.
3 pieces of minced garlic
5 cups of chicken broth
▢1 small spoon of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of spicy sauce
1 and 1/4 pounds of chicken breast with bones.
Fresh parsley to decorate
Ingredients for making rice
1 and a half cups of chicken broth
3/4 cup of raw white long-grain rice or 2 1/4 cups of cooked rice.
How to Prepare Chicken and Rice Soup
Cooking Tip: The rice is cooked separately to avoid soaking up too much broth, so that any leftovers stay firm. Keep the soup and rice in different containers because they both freeze nicely.
Helpful Tip: Prepare all the ingredients before starting to cook for an easier cooking experience.
Heat butter in a big pot on medium heat. Put onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4 minutes in a pan.
Add chopped garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Put spices, soy sauce, spicy sauce, chicken, and chicken broth.
Heat gently until small bubbles appear (do not let it boil to avoid making the chicken tough). Cover partially and cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
Take out the chicken, pull it apart using two forks, and throw away the bones. Put the shredded chicken back in the pot.
In a pot, heat up 1 ½ cups of chicken broth until it boils.
Mix the rice well, making sure it is completely covered in liquid. Bring to a boil again, then cover tightly and lower the heat. Heat for 15 minutes.
Turn off the stove and leave the rice covered for 10 minutes to let any grains that are stuck come loose. This makes around 2 ¼ cups of tasty rice.
Reminder: Various types of rice may need different amounts of water and time to cook. Observe the directions on the package.
Try the soup and add salt if necessary.
Put rice in bowls and pour soup on top. To avoid having any food left, mix the rice directly into the soup.
Add some fresh parsley on top and serve while hot.
Enjoy!