Hearty Chicken-Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Chicken-Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) chicken, cut in half; 2 qt. water; 3/4 c. long grain rice (uncooked); 2 carrots, sliced; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced or garlic salt to taste; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) chicken, cut in half
2 qt. water
3/4 c. long grain rice (uncooked)
2 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or garlic salt to taste
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

1
Combine chicken and water in Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
2
Remove chicken and save broth.
3
Let chicken cool, then skin and bone.
4
Chop coarsely; set aside.
5
Remove and discard fat from broth.
6
(Do this the day before serving.)
7
Add rice and remaining ingredients to boiling broth. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken; cook until thoroughly heated.
8
Yields about 9 cups.

279

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) chicken, cut in half, 2 qt. water, 3/4 c. long grain rice (uncooked), 2 carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Chicken-Rice Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Hearty Chicken-Rice Soup

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