Chicken & Rice (Or Noodle) Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken & Rice (Or Noodle) Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks celery, cut in large pieces; 1 large carrot, cut in large pieces; 1 large leek, cut in large pieces; 6 sprigs parsley; 1 bay leaf; 2 whole cloves; 1 large onion, peeled; 9 cups water; 1 (5 -6 lb) baking hens; 1 tablespoon salt; 8 peppercorns; For soup; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup long grain rice; 10 ounces frozen peas; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 stalks celery, cut in large pieces
1 large carrot, cut in large pieces
1 large leek, cut in large pieces
6 sprigs parsley
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
1 large onion, peeled
9 cups water
1 (5 -6 lb) baking hens
1 tablespoon salt
8 peppercorns
For soup
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup long grain rice
10 ounces frozen peas
salt and pepper

1
Wash chicken and remove giblets.
2
Place chicken in large soup kettle.
3
Add water, celery, carrot, leek, parsley, bay leaf, the clove-stuck onion, salt, and peppercorns.
4
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 2 to 2.5 hours, or until chicken is tender.
5
Remove chicken from the kettle.
6
Strain broth, removing other ingredients, and return broth to kettle.
7
Skin chicken, remove bones, and cut up chicken.
8
To make soup:
9
Add diced carrots, chopped celery, chopped onions, and rice to broth in kettle; simmer for 10 minutes.
10
Add chicken, peas, salt & pepper to taste; simmer for 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
11
NOTE: When using noodles, I add them to the broth however many minutes it takes to cook them before serving.

250

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 stalks celery, cut in large pieces, 1 large carrot, cut in large pieces, 1 large leek, cut in large pieces, 6 sprigs parsley, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Rice (Or Noodle) Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken & Rice (Or Noodle) Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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