Best 5 Chicken Rice And Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Chicken rice and vegetable soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. This classic soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The combination of chicken, rice, and vegetables creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE RICE SOUP



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Because the produce in this soup is pureed, you can easily get children to eat their vegetables...without knowing it! Kids of all ages will surely savor this classic soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h35m

Yield 20 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 celery ribs with leaves
2 medium carrots
1 pound white potatoes, peeled
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled
3 quarts water
2 pounds broiler/fryer chicken pieces, skin removed
2 large onions, halved
3 reduced-sodium chicken bouillon cubes
3 cups cooked rice (prepared without added salt)
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut vegetables into 2-in. pieces; place in a 5-qt. Dutch oven. Add the water, chicken, onions and bouillon. Bring to a boil; skim fat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours. , Strain broth and skim fat. Remove chicken; cool. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set meat aside. Discard bones. , Puree the vegetables and broth in a blender; strain. Return chicken and broth to Dutch oven. Stir in rice. Cook over medium heat until bubbly, stirring occasionally. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND RICE



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Chorba al-Khadra bil Djej wa Roz is a tasty, satisfying soup made by simmering carrots, zucchini and onions with chicken, rice and Moroccan spices and herbs. Serve it as a starter or as a light supper.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

150 g cooked chicken or 5 ounces cooked chicken, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onions or 2 leeks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large zucchini, chopped (set aside)
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 -2 celery rib, with leaves diced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1/4 cup uncooked rice
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups chicken stock
3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
3 saffron threads, crushed for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 3 quart pot, saute the onions and garlic in the butter over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the zucchini, and bring the soup to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini, cover, and continue simmering for another 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the rice is cooked. Taste, adjust the seasoning if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 43.4, Sodium 1555.6, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 15.9

HEARTY CHICKEN-VEGETABLE AND WILD RICE SOUP {PENZEYS} RECIPE - (4.2/5)



HEARTY CHICKEN-VEGETABLE AND WILD RICE SOUP {penzeys} Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by grinder

Number Of Ingredients 18

Stock:
2 lbs. bone-in chicken breasts {or 8 c. cooked chopped turkey-dark meat gives great flavor}
4 quarts water
1/2 medium onion, peeled
1 large carrot, peeled, 2-3 pieces
1 large rib celery, cut in half
1-2 whole turkish bay leaves
4 tablespoons chicken or turkey soup base
Soup:
4 oz. wild rice
3 large carrots, large dice {1/2" pieces}
3 large ribs celery, large dice
1/2 medium onion, large dice
2 medium zucchini, large dice
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
3 square inches of Parmesan cheese rinds, cut into 1/2" pieces {opt}
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • FOR THE STOCK: In an 8 quart stock pot, bring the chicken or turkey, water, onion, carrot, celery and bay leaves to a boil. Boil until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred and return to the pot. Discard the bones. Add soup base and stir to dissolve. If starting with cooked turkey, mix it with water, bay leaves and soup base and bring to a boil. FOR THE SOUP: After returning the shredded meat to the pot, bring back to a boil. Add wild rice and cook 15 minutes. Remove the stock veggies-onion, celery, carrot, bay leaves-and discard. Add the diced carrots, celery and onion and cook another 15 minutes. Add zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes and cook 10 minutes more. Add the Parmesan rinds, if using {and you really should use them} and the pepper and cook 5-10 minutes more until the cheese gets melty. Serve with biscuits or bread. 1 Cup {269g}=Calories 90/Cals From Fat 30 Total Fat 3.5g/Chol 25mg/Sodium 460mg Carbs 9g/Dietary Fiber 1g/Sugars 3g Protein 7g

CHICKEN, RICE AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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I pulled down a recipe for Chicken Rice soup and then started adding stuff, so what I ended up with was very different then the original. I think it turned out very good and made a nice supper, great for a cool day.

Provided by John W Wenzelburger

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup uncooked white rice (Jasmine)
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
3 -4 cups chicken broth or 3 -4 cups chicken stock
9 baby carrots, sliced ¼ inch
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 stalk celery, sliced ¼ inch
4 cloves garlic, minced (1 reserved)
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (and/or other Spices your choice)
1/2 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into ½ inch cubes
1 cup sliced mushrooms, large pieces cut in half
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix, wash and cook the rice, I use a rice cooker.
  • Put 3 cups of chicken broth in a 3 qt sauce pan.
  • Add last cup of broth later IF you want it more soupy.
  • Bring to a slow boil.
  • Add Carrots, Celery, Onion and about three cloves of the minced Garlic.
  • Cover and simmer for about 15 min until vegetables are soft.
  • While broth mix is cooking, put enough wine in a shallow pan to cover the bottom about ¼ inch, then add spices and or Chicken seasoning.
  • Add last clove of the minced Garlic.
  • Mix well and bring to a slow boil.
  • Add chicken and cover, stir chicken every few minutes until cooked through.
  • When Chicken is done add contents of pan to broth mixture.
  • When Rice is done add to broth mixture along with Mushrooms and Worcestershire Sauce.
  • Salt to taste.
  • (Taste first; chicken broth can be salty).
  • Black Pepper to taste.
  • Simmer until mushrooms are soft then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 872.6, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 26.8

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and prevent any delays while you're cooking.
  • Choose the Right Rice: The type of rice you use can make a big difference in the texture and flavor of your soup. Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, or short-grain rice like sushi rice or arborio will work well.
  • Cook the Rice Properly: Follow the package instructions for cooking the rice. If you're using a rice cooker, simply add the rice and water to the pot and turn it on. Otherwise, you can cook the rice in a pot on the stovetop.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pot: When you add the vegetables to the pot, make sure you don't overcrowd it. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Season to Taste: Once the soup is finished cooking, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion:

This chicken, rice, and vegetable soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a soup that your whole family will love.

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