CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP WITH CELERY, PARSLEY AND LEMON
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
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.)
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Emily Naanyu
emily80@yahoo.comI love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Md Forkid
md-forkid86@gmail.comThis is the best chicken and rice soup recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.
Maraz Rabul
maraz_rabul93@gmail.comI made this soup for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Christine Coble
christine_coble@yahoo.comThis soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Ismail Ali Bonongwe
i.bonongwe70@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken and rice soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting. I'll definitely be making it again.
Sweeto Cokhra
sweeto6@yahoo.comThis soup is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the addition of lemon. It really brightens up the flavor.
Akash Mahamud
m_akash@aol.comI made this soup exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. It's so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.
deepak thing
t.deepak41@gmail.comThis is the best chicken and rice soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Rayhan Khan
k-rayhan@gmail.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.
Abdu36 Tz
t.abdu3655@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.
Mickie Mickie
m_mickie@hotmail.comThis soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Cool Weather
weatherc29@aol.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My kids love it and it's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Nokuthula
nokuthula16@hotmail.comThis soup is delicious and easy to make. I love the addition of celery, parsley, and lemon. It gives the soup a really fresh and flavorful taste.
somon media
media-somon@yahoo.comI made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! It was so flavorful and comforting, and it really helped to soothe his sore throat. I'll definitely be making this soup again soon.
SD DINISLAM
s.dinislam33@yahoo.comThis chicken and rice soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and always a hit with my family. I love that I can throw everything in the pot and let it simmer while I get other things done.