Mom's Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Mom's Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 2 chicken breast halves; skin and fat removed; 2 whole chicken legs with thighs; skin and fat removed; 3 carrots, peeled, halved crosswise; 3 celery stalks, quartered crosswise; 1 onion, sliced; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; Chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

8 cups water
2 chicken breast halves; skin and fat removed
2 whole chicken legs with thighs; skin and fat removed
3 carrots, peeled, halved crosswise
3 celery stalks, quartered crosswise
1 onion, sliced
2 teaspoons salt
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
Chopped fresh parsley

1
Combine first 9 ingredients in large pot.
2
Bring to boil.
3
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes.
4
Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken and carrots to platter; cool slightly.
5
Pull chicken meat off bones in bite-size pieces; set aside.
6
Discard bones.
7
Thinly slice carrots and reserve.
8
Strain broth; discard solids in strainer.
9
Pour 1 1/2 cups broth into heavy medium saucepan.
10
Bring to boil.
11
Add rice and bring to boil.
12
Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
13
Return remaining broth, chicken pieces and sliced carrots to same large pot.
14
Bring to simmer.
15
Stir in cooked rice.
16
Season soup with salt and pepper.
17
Ladle soup into bowls.
18
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

417

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups water, 2 chicken breast halves; skin and fat removed, 2 whole chicken legs with thighs; skin and fat removed, 3 carrots, peeled, halved crosswise, and more.

Yes, Mom's Hearty Chicken and 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.

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Mom's Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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