Best 20 Chicken And Rice Soup Recipes

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Chicken and rice soup is a classic comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, and it can be easily tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, creamy or brothy, there is a chicken and rice soup recipe out there for you. This article will introduce you to some of the best chicken and rice soup recipes, so that you can find the perfect one for your next meal.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP



Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup image

A supremely filling, hearty soup. I serve this on cold rainy days with a loaf of homemade bread. Hint: this is perfect for leftover rotisserie chicken or chicken you've pulled from the bone after making homemade chicken stock! This soup makes great leftovers, but you might want to thin it slightly with skim milk or water when reheating.

Provided by Stephanie G

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
1 (4.5 ounce) package quick cooking long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, water and chicken. Bring just to boiling, then stir in rice, reserving seasoning packet. Cover and remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in contents of seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture by tablespoons, to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.
  • Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 135.1 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 996.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

COPY-CAT PANERA CREAM OF CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP



Copy-Cat Panera Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup image

I literally CRAVE this amazing, hearty soup from Panera when the weather begins to chill.... this is the closest recipe I have found to theirs. The best part is, it's ready in less than an hour!! I've found that the reviews are right and have lessened the amount of flour; originally 1 cup; just use 1/2 or a bit more depending on how thick you like your soup (Panera's is VERY thick).

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 1 pot of soup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups chicken broth
2 chicken breast halves (cooked, boneless and cubed)
1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, quick cooking version (You will use the seasoning packet. I used Uncle Bens roasted chicken flavor)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter (12 tbsp. or a stick and a half)
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup onion, diced
3 cups light cream (can lighten by substituting part or all of the cream with fat-free evaporated milk, or half-and-half)

Steps:

  • Open rice, pull out seasoning packet and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine pepper and flour. Set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth and chicken. Bring to a boil, then stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add carrots, celery and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in contents of seasoning packet, and continue cooking vegetables until softened, about 5 minutes more. Add seasoned flour gradually while constantly stirring, to form a roux. Saute roux for 3-4 minutes to cook out raw flour taste.
  • Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.
  • Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through and rice is done,15-20 minutes.
  • Alternatively, for those who cannot get the quick-cooking version of the rice, I have put the broth on to boil and cooked the 25-minute version of long grain and wild rice blend according to the directions, while sauteeing the veggies in the butter. I tend to cook the veggies longer this way, and I like them quite soft. I then follow the rest of the directions above, adding the rice/broth to the cream mixture. I've also used fat-free half and half with no appreciable difference in flavor. Enjoy!

CHICKEN, RICE AND VEGETABLE SOUP



Chicken, Rice and Vegetable Soup image

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

HOMEMADE CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



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This soothing chicken and rice soup hits the spot on chilly days. It's the

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 quarts water
4 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, place water, chicken, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 25-30 minutes., With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from broth. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Skim fat from broth; add chicken and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables and rice are tender, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



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This is my husband's and my favorite chicken soup, and I love that it is healthy soup.

Provided by Carrie Murphy

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

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 cups chicken broth
1 onion, chopped
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced carrots
¼ cup snipped parsley
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
¾ pound chicken, cut into cubes
2 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons lime juice
lime for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until the onion and celery begin to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir chicken into the simmering broth; cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. Stir rice and lime juice into the broth; cook and stir just until rice is hot and grains separate, about 1 minute. Garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 997.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup image

This soup is both creamy and delicious. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it gets!

Provided by Heidi Lancaster

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups chopped celery
1 ½ cups chopped onion
2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 ½ cups water
1 cup margarine
¾ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
6 cups milk, divided
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over high heat, combine the celery, onions, rice, bouillon, broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine. Slowly add the flour, stirring often, to make a roux. Add 4 cups of milk, 1/2 cup at a time, while constantly stirring. Add this and the chicken to the rice mixture and return the rice mixture to the stovetop over low heat.
  • If the soup seems too thick, add some or all of the remaining 2 cups of milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste and allow to simmer for at least an hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 56.6 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 952.6 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP



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The old-fashioned version of this soup takes hours to prepare. Here, we've cut down the cooking time by using canned broth and boneless, skinless chicken thighs for an easy, family-friendly soup perfect for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 ounces total)
1/3 cup wild-rice blend (seasoning packet discarded)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add carrots, celery, and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, chicken, rice, and 1 1/2 cups water to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook until chicken is opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, shred with two forks.
  • Meanwhile, continue to cook soup, uncovered, until rice is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Return chicken to pan; simmer until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. (To store, place in airtight containers, and refrigerate up to 2 days; reheat over medium, about 10 minutes.)

CLASSIC CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



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Beginning with my Fast Chicken Soup Base it is easy to knock hours off of the cooking time usually needed for homemade chicken soup and still end up with soup that tastes even better than the 'from scratch' method.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

¾ cup long-grain white rice
1 cup frozen green peas
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 3/4 cup long-grain white rice.
  • Before removing from heat, stir in: 1 cup (5 ounces) frozen green peas and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  • Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 23.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken And Wild Rice Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried parsley, kosher salt, pepper, olive oil, unsalted butter, carrot, celery, yellow onion, mushroom, garlic, wild rice, chicken broth, grated parmesan cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, fresh parsley

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
½ lb mushroom, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup wild rice, uncooked
8 cups chicken broth, divided
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the garlic powder, thyme, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss until well coated.
  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to cool for 5 minutes, then shred with 2 forks into small pieces.
  • To the same pot, add the butter, carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, stir, and cook over medium heat until the veggies are soft, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Add the wild rice and 3½ cups of chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Once the rice is cooked, stir in the Parmesan, cooked vegetables, heavy cream, and remaining 4½ cups of broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in the sour cream, fresh parsley, and shredded chicken.
  • Serve warm topped with more Parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

MOM'S HEARTY CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



Mom's Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Garlic     Poultry     Rice     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Dinner     Lunch     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP WITH CELERY, PARSLEY AND LEMON



Chicken and Rice Soup With Celery, Parsley and Lemon image

This soup is simultaneously cozy and fresh. It's just the kind of thing you want to eat when you're sick and seeking something that'll perk you up and get you through it. The soup simmers long enough for the rice to start to break down so it thickens the soup. If you prefer a brothier soup that's predominantly chicken and rice floating in broth, cook just until the rice is tender. Or if you want thick porridge, just keep simmering. (You can't really overcook chicken thighs.) Lemon juice adds brightness, as does the lively mix of parsley, lemon, garlic and celery leaves strewn on top.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, grains and rice, poultry, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups chicken broth
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 stalks celery, leaves reserved and stalks thinly sliced
3/4 cup jasmine rice (unrinsed)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest plus up to 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
1 small garlic clove
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or pot, combine the broth, chicken, celery and rice. Season lightly with salt. (Some broths have more salt than others, so start easy.) Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the rice starts to break down and lose its shape, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop together the parsley leaves, lemon zest and up to 1/2 cup celery leaves. Transfer to a small bowl, grate the garlic clove into the bowl, season with salt and stir to combine.
  • Using tongs, remove the chicken from the pot and transfer to a medium bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken into pieces, then stir it back into the soup. Remove from heat, stir in the butter (if using), and season to taste with salt. Stir in the lemon juice a little at a time until the soup is bright but still tastes like chicken. (You may not use the full 1/2 cup juice.)
  • Divide the soup among bowls and top with the parsley-lemon mixture. (The soup, minus the lemon juice and parsley mixture, can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; the rice will absorb liquid as it sits, so add more chicken broth when reheating. Add the lemon juice and fresh herb garnish just before serving.)

CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



Chicken and Rice Soup image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

One 3-1/2 pound free-range chicken, cut into 8 pieces and patted dry
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 stalks celery, trimmed, diced
2 medium leeks, light green and white part only, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
10 sprigs flat-leaf parsley plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat- leaf parsley leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/3 cup converted long grain rice, cooked according to package instructions

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with the 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the chicken, and saute until well browned, about 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Remove meat from the pan and pour off any fat left in the pan. Lower the heat to medium-low, add the remaining butter. Add the celery, leeks, and carrots, saute for 10 minutes. Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme and bay leaf with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot along with the chicken and broth. Bring the soup to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Remove the chicken and herb bundle. Skim any excess fat from the surface of the soup with a spoon or a ladle. When the chicken is cool enough to handle remove the meat from the bones and cut into 1-inch chunks; add the meat to the soup along with the rice. Cook until the meat and rice are heated through. Season the soup with salt and pepper and chopped parsley. Divide the soup among warm bowls and serve.
  • Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved
  • Difficulty: Easy

SOPA DE POLLO CON ARROZ (CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP)



Sopa De Pollo Con Arroz (Chicken and Rice Soup) image

This Mexican soup recipe cheerfully stolen from: Mario's La Fiesta Mexican restaurant in Berkeley, CA.

Provided by Zenster

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h

Yield 2 Quarts, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 whole chicken
1 large russet potato
2 carrots
1 large tomatoes
2 stalks celery (with leaves)
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon salt (or more)
1/2 white onion (do not use red onion)
1/2 cup rice, washed
1/4 head cannonball cabbage
1/8 cup chopped cilantro
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 dash Crystal hot sauce
1 -2 quart water or 1 -2 quart chicken stock

Steps:

  • Extract giblets from chicken and remove the liver.
  • Place chicken in a pot of water just large enough to hold it.
  • Cover with 1-2 quarts of water and add the giblets.
  • Add salt and bring to a boil, skimming off any foam.
  • Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer for 20 or more minutes.
  • Chicken should fall apart after cooking.
  • Completely bone out the cooked chicken.
  • Separate white meat for use in the finished soup.
  • Crack the bones and return them to the stock with the skin.
  • Add all other non-meat parts of the chicken back to the stock.
  • Bring stock and giblets back to a fast simmer.
  • Cook stock for 1/2-1 hour longer.
  • Begin washing rice.
  • Strain stock and remove most, but not all of the fat.
  • Peel the potato, tomato and carrots.
  • Bring stock to a boil and reduce heat.
  • Cut carrots into coins, dice potato into 1/2" cubes and add with cabbage cut into 1" chunks.
  • Chop onion coarsely and add along with pressed or finely minced garlic.
  • Remove strings by breaking the top of the stalk backwards and pulling down to strip them out, slice celery into medium pieces and add.
  • Peel and seed tomato, strain tomato juice from seeds and add with chopped cilantro leaves.
  • Chop some of the celery heart's leaves and add with diced chicken white meat in 1/2" chunks.
  • Finish washing rice and add to soup.
  • During last half hour of cooking add all other spices.
  • Adjust salt to taste (this recipe can take a lot of salt).
  • Avoid adding too much cumin, it will spoil the flavor.
  • DO NOT let the soup boil, it will turn to mush.
  • DO NOT use the chicken liver in the soup.
  • When the rice begins to "bloom" turn off the heat.
  • Elbow macaroni, stars or alphabet pasta may be used.
  • If using pasta, omit or reduce the amount of rice.
  • If the stock is made right it will gel when chilled.
  • Note: This recipe took years to figure out.
  • DO NOT use chicken bullion cubes or paste when making this.
  • They will cloud the soup and destroy its delicate bouquet.
  • Tinned broth is acceptable but will not compare to using the stock described above.

CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



Chicken and Rice Soup image

Good for cooler weather meals and for any time you aren't feeling well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), skin removed
1 1/2 pounds (9 to 10 medium) carrots, peeled and halved crosswise
1 pound (5 to 6 medium) parsnips, peeled and halved crosswise
4 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise
2 large onions (about 1 pound), halved and sliced
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
Coarse salt
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
6 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, combine chicken, carrots, parsnips, celery, onions, bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt. Add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium. Simmer partly covered, occasionally skimming and discarding fat from surface, about 1 hour.
  • With a slotted spoon or tongs, remove chicken, carrots, and parsnips from pot; set aside. Pour remaining contents of pot through a fine-mesh sieve into another large pot; discard solids, and bring broth to a boil. Add rice and white part of scallions. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones, and shred into bite-size pieces (discard any fatty or discolored parts). Cut carrots and parsnips into bite-size pieces. When rice is cooked, return chicken, carrots, and parsnips to broth in pot; add green part of scallions. Season generously with 5 to 6 teaspoons coarse salt.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



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This simplified scratch-made soup is a spicy (but not too spicy) step beyond basic chicken soup. Made with chili powder, cumin, green chiles, corn and tomatoes, there's plenty of flavor to go around. Add rice toward the end of cooking to keep the texture just right, and when it's good and hot, serve with crunchy tortilla chips and a helping of shredded Mexican cheese blend for a hearty, satisfying meal in a bowl.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice or converted white rice (3 oz)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
Shredded Mexican cheese blend, tortilla strips and chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat; season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in melted butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once, until chicken is browned on outside. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm.
  • Add onion and garlic to butter and drippings in Dutch oven; cook over medium-high heat 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until softened.
  • Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, chili powder and cumin; heat to boiling. Stir in rice, chiles, frozen corn and the browned chicken; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 23 to 28 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.
  • Serve soup topped with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



Green Chile Chicken and Rice Soup image

Spicy and light chicken and rice soup. Best served with warm cornbread and a cold beer!

Provided by sara

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

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups water
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup medium-grain white rice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small white onion, diced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped green chile peppers
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add 1 tablespoon oregano, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Reduce heat, add chicken, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove chicken from broth and set aside to cool.
  • Strain the chicken broth and transfer 2 cups to a pan; bring to a boil. Add rice to the boiling water, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 17 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until softened, about 10 minutes. Mix the chicken broth, green chile peppers, cumin, 1 tablespoons oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder into onion. Cover stockpot and simmer.
  • Shred cooled chicken; add to simmering onion mixture. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Spoon 1/4 or the cooked rice into each serving bowl; sprinkle with 1 ounce Monterey Jack cheese. Ladle 1/4 of the soup into each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 752.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SLOW COOKER CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP WITH LEMON, RICE AND DILL



Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Soup With Lemon, Rice and Dill image

This lightly creamy and incredibly comforting soup is all about the almost-austere interplay of chicken, broth, white rice and lemon. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice: Any variety will work. Tempering the yolks (slowly whisking hot broth into them) ensures that they will emulsify and thicken the soup, and not scramble. Use a half cup of lemon juice for an assertively tart soup, but, for a gentler effect, use the smaller amount. If you prefer, you can use an equivalent weight of chicken legs instead of thighs.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered
2 carrots, peeled, trimmed and halved
2 celery stalks, halved
5 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 bay leaf
3 1/2 to 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)
6 cups chicken broth or stock
Black pepper
Kosher salt
2 cups cooked white rice
1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons), more as needed
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sour cream
1 small bunch dill, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and bay leaf in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Pull the skin off half of the thighs and discard it (or save to render the fat at another time). Add the chicken to the slow cooker and top with broth. Season generously with pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if you are using low-sodium broth or 1 teaspoon salt if using homemade unsalted stock. (Do not add salt now if you are using fully salted broth.) Cover and cook on low for at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours. If it's more convenient, you can let the slow cooker switch to warm after 6 hours. The soup will hold on warm for about another 2 hours before the chicken starts to dry out.
  • With a spoon or ladle, skim and discard any obvious foam and fat from the top of the soup. With tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and vegetables to a bowl and strain the broth. Discard the vegetables (or if they still have flavor, set them aside for a snack) and let the chicken cool while you finish the soup. Return the broth to the slow cooker, and switch the heat to high. Stir in the rice, cover and let the soup heat up until it is at least steaming hot, or bubbling a bit around the edges, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk the lemon juice, egg yolks and sour cream in a medium bowl until creamy and combined. Dip a liquid measuring cup into the hot broth. While whisking constantly, very slowly drizzle about 2 cups of hot broth into the lemon juice mixture until fully combined and smooth. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker with the rest of the soup and whisk for another minute or so, until the soup starts to thicken enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. Coarsely shred the chicken meat and add it into the soup, discarding the bones and skin. Stir in the dill and taste the soup. Add salt if necessary, and more lemon juice and black pepper if you like. If the soup isn't hot enough, cover and let heat on high for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 858, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1711 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PRESSURE-COOKER HOMEMADE CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



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We love chicken and rice soup and thought it would make a superb pressure-cooker recipe. We were right! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 quarts chicken broth or water
4 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, place all ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 5 minutes; quick-release pressure., With a slotted spoon, remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Skim fat from broth; add chicken. Select saute setting and adjust for high heat; cook until chicken is heated through. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CHICKEN-AND-RICE SOUP WITH GINGER



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Infusing chicken broth with garlic and ginger makes a fragrant, flavorful soup base. We won't say we've found the cure for the common cold, but a warm bowl of this aromatic soup sure hits the spot when you're feeling under the weather.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 one-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup long-grain white rice
3 ounces baby spinach (3 cups)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, bring broth, 2 cups water, garlic, and ginger to a simmer over medium. Add chicken and rice and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. With tongs, transfer chicken to a plate. Cover pot and simmer until rice is tender, 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Shred chicken and return to pot. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP (CROCK POT)



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From Betty Crocker -- Slow Cooker recipes. NOTE: Posted as written, however, I cook the rice separately usually the night before if it is a work day, refrigerate the rice and then add it during the last 15-20 minutes to avoid mushy rice!

Provided by SarahBeth

Time 7h10m

Yield 1 crock pot meal, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (5 thighs)
1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked
1/4 cup onion, chopped (fresh or frozen is fine)
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups frozen sliced carrots
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Place chicken in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. In large bowl, mix wild rice, onions, soup, broth and carrots; pour over chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in half-and-half. Increase heat setting to High.
  • Cover; cook 15 to 30 minutes longer or until hot.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your soup taste better. Use organic chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too much chicken or rice to the pot, it will not cook evenly. Add the ingredients in batches if necessary.
  • Season the soup well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are essential seasonings for chicken and rice soup. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or paprika.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for chicken and rice soup include shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and crispy wonton strips.

Conclusion:

Chicken and rice soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken and rice soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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