Laotian Chicken Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Laotian Chicken Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 2 cups jasmine rice (You may use other types of white rice if you do not have jasmine, cooking time will differ or 3 cups); 1 medium stewing chicken (can be found at most asian stores) or 1 medium grocers whole chicken; 4 large peeled garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons msg (can be found in most grocery store and at all Asian store the soup will taste different without it); 6 whole green onions, finely chopped; 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped; 3 celery ribs, finely chopped; fish sauce (used as condiment for taste); soy sauce (used as condiment); thai hot chili sauce (used as condiment to taste); 1/2 cup sugar (condiment); black pepper (condiment); limes, cut into quarter to squeeze into soup (condiment) or rice vinegar (condiment); hot pepper (condiment); garlic oil, sauce (condiment, this is a traditional Laotian hot pepper flake and garlic oil that we put into most noodl); Ingredients; 10 large garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/2 cup hot pepper flakes (I get my pepper flakes from a family member who grows their own peppers for super hotness, but you m); 1 cup canola oil or 1 cup vegetable oil

Warm up with this hearty Laotian Chicken Rice Soup recipe. Made with Ingredients, jasmine rice, stewing chicken and garlic. Easy step-by-step instructio…

This Laotian Chicken Rice Soup relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as ingredients, large peeled garlic cloves, salt and celery ribs, finely chopped. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1602 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

Ingredients
2 cups jasmine rice (You may use other types of white rice if you do not have jasmine, cooking time will differ or 3 cups)
1 medium stewing chicken (can be found at most asian stores) or 1 medium grocers whole chicken
4 large peeled garlic cloves
3 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons msg (can be found in most grocery store and at all Asian store the soup will taste different without it)
6 whole green onions, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
fish sauce (used as condiment for taste)
soy sauce (used as condiment)
thai hot chili sauce (used as condiment to taste)
1/2 cup sugar (condiment)
black pepper (condiment)
limes, cut into quarter to squeeze into soup (condiment) or rice vinegar (condiment)
hot pepper (condiment)
garlic oil, sauce (condiment, this is a traditional Laotian hot pepper flake and garlic oil that we put into most noodl)
Ingredients
10 large garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 cup hot pepper flakes (I get my pepper flakes from a family member who grows their own peppers for super hotness, but you m)
1 cup canola oil or 1 cup vegetable oil

1
Laotian Chicken Rice Soup.
2
Fill the largest pot you have 3/4 full with water, make sure pot will have enough room so that chicken will be fully immersed and covered with water.
3
Boil water in pot on high heat. Once water is boiling put chicken into pot. Make sure chicken is fully immersed if not add more water. Bring water back to boil. Once boiling again bring soup to gentle boil on medium heat. Add 4 garlic cloves to soup. Add salt and MSG to soup. Simmer soup for 2 hrs or longer until chicken is falling apart.
4
Once falling apart take all of chicken out of pot and put into very large bowl to cool. Let chicken cool for about 15 minutes or longer. I don't wait for it to cool because I have asbestos fingers. Bring soup back up to boil. Once boiling add rice and lower heat to gentle simmer on med. low heat. Once chicken is cool shred chicken. Add shredded chicken back into pot. Cook for about 30 more minutes until rice is tender. You may cook your rice longer for softer and thicker rice soup, each Laotian family makes it different. My children and husband prefer the soup thick and rice soft.
5
While the soup is cooking at anytime you make make the Hot Chili Pepper and Garlic Oil.
6
Make sure you have lots of ventilation because the hot pepper will make you cry. Turn on fans and open windows.
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Hot Chili Pepper and Garlic Oil.
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Put large frying pan on range add frying oil and heat up oil to medium hot. Once hot enough add finely minced garlic, cook garlic until light brown, do not overcook garlic or it will burn. Add hot pepper flakes and turn heat down to medium low. Saute garlic and pepper for about 10 minutes Turn heat off and let mixture cool for about 30 minutes Poor mixture into small airtight container that can be refrigerated. This can be used in all types of Southeast Asian noodle dishes such as Pho or anything you like and will last about 6 months or longer if refrigerated.
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Serve Chicken Rice Soup into large soup bowls, depending on how much a person would like. Put a small amount of minced green onions, cilantro and celery on top of each bowl of soup. Each person adds any or all of the condiments to their own taste. Serve hot or warm.

1602

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

Carbs

Protein

Fat 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 2 cups jasmine rice (You may use other types of white rice if you do not have jasmine, cooking time will differ or 3 cups), 1 medium stewing chicken (can be found at most asian stores) or 1 medium grocers whole chicken, 4 large peeled garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Laotian 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1602 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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