Best 7 Brown Rice Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Brown rice vegetable soup is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a winter meal. It is packed with nutrients and flavors from the brown rice, vegetables, and herbs. The soup is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights. With so many different vegetables and herbs to choose from, there are endless possibilities for customization, so you can make a soup that is sure to please everyone.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BROWN RICE & VEGETABLE SOUP



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This is one of our favorite soups, we add barley sometime in place of the rice. You could also use millet.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 cups, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cans fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
5 cups water
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 cup celery
2 cups new potatoes, with skin
1 cup zucchini
1 cup mushroom
1 cup onion
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons oregano
1 bay leaf
1 cup brown rice (or barley to increase fiber)

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine water, broth, brown rice or barley, potatoes, carrots and celery.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile saute onions, mushrooms and garlic in olive oil.
  • Add onion mixture, zucchini and seasoning to the soup.
  • Continue to cook on medium-low for another 30 minutes until rice and vegetables are tender.

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE



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Loaded with carrots, onions and peas, this rice makes a terrific side dish, but it can even stand on its own as a light main course. Raisins offer a slight sweetness, and pecans add a little crunch. --Denith Hull of Bethany, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 medium onion, chopped
8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and basil. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions and raisins until vegetables are lightly browned and carrots are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add peas and salt; heat through. Stir in pecans and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

LENTIL AND BROWN RICE SOUP



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Healthful and hearty. A good soup to make a lot of and have as a stand-by in the freezer for a quick, nutritious meal.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 cup brown rice
1 (2 lb) can tomatoes, drained,reserving juice,and chopped
3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crumbled oregano
1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 lb smoked sausage (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine broth, 3 cups water, lentils, rice, tomatoes with reserved juice, carrots, onion, celery, herbs and sausage and bring to boil (do not add parsley and vinegar).
  • Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 45-55 minutes, or until lentils and rice are tender.
  • Stir in parsley and vinegar and season to taste.
  • Freezer Note: I often make up a double batch of this delicious soup, freezing half the batch, to provide me with a quick, nutritious dinner further on down the line when time is short and you don't want to resort to ordering in. Just defrost in microwave, reheat well and serve

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 663.4, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 13.2

CHUNKY VEGETABLE & BROWN RICE SOUP



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Brown rice makes this vitamin-packed soup a great low-GI option. If you've got leftovers, serve it puréed the next day for a change

Provided by Justine Pattison

Time 1h8m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
1 medium onion , halved and sliced
2 garlic cloves , finely sliced
2 celery sticks , trimmed and thinly sliced
2medium carrots , cut into chunks
2 medium parsnips , cut into chunks
1 tbsp finely chopped thyme leaves
100g wholegrain rice
2medium leeks , sliced
½ small pack parsley , to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and add the onion, garlic, celery, carrots, parsnips and thyme. Cover with a lid and cook gently for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and beginning to colour. Add the rice and pour in 1.2 litres cold water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Season the soup with plenty of ground black pepper and salt to taste, then stir in the leeks. Return to a gentle simmer and cook for a further 5 mins or until the leeks have softened. Adjust the seasoning to taste and blitz half the soup with a stick blender, leaving the other half chunky, if you like. Top with the parsley and serve in deep bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

BROWN RICE TURKEY SOUP



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"I don't recall where I got this recipe, but it's my all-time favorite turkey soup. Everyone who has tried it agrees," writes Bobby Langley from Rocky Mount, North Carolina. "The sweet red pepper is what gives the soup its distinctive flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 cup instant brown rice
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the red pepper, onion, celery and garlic in butter for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the broth, wine or additional broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in turkey and rice. Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE SOUP



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A low calorie soup that's easy to make.

Provided by grayartist

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes     Chicken and Rice Soup Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups chicken broth
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced onion
¼ cup diced carrots
¼ cup corn
¼ cup drained and rinsed black beans
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
¾ cup brown rice

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot; cook chicken breasts in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken from the chicken broth using a slotted spoon and shred with a fork.
  • Stir shredded chicken, celery, onion, carrots, corn, black beans, sage, pepper, salt, and bay leaves into the chicken broth and cook until vegetables are slightly softened and flavors of soup have blended, about 20 minutes. Add brown rice to soup and simmer until rice is tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 759 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CHICKEN, RICE AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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A delicious blend of chicken, rice, and vegetables. Perfect as a meal, or to take the edge off hunger between meals. Excellent winter warmer.

Provided by Gary Coveney

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
3 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cubes chicken bouillon
⅓ cup uncooked white rice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over high heat, combine 4 cups water and the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the chicken, carrots, onion, celery and bouillon and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add more water as necessary. Add the rice and allow to simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1101.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, broccoli, and spinach.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. A few well-chosen spices can really elevate the flavor of your soup. Some good options include garlic, cumin, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good one. If you can, make your own broth using bones, vegetables, and herbs. Otherwise, look for a good quality store-bought broth.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want the vegetables to be tender, but not mushy. Overcooking them will make them lose their flavor and nutrients.
  • Season the soup to taste. Once the soup is finished cooking, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or other spices.

Conclusion:

Brown rice vegetable soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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