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chicken & rice soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Amy H.
Detroit, MI

This is one of my favorite soups when I'm feeling under the weather. It's easy to make and so tasty, but not just for chasing away colds and flu, but its comfort food for any cold night!

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken & rice soup

  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2-3 stalk
    celery, finely diced
  • 2-3
    carrots, finely diced
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 c
    cooked rice
  • 2 c
    skinned and boned roast chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 c
    chopped, fresh parsley
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make chicken & rice soup

  • 1
    Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic; sautee 3-5 minutes or until onions are softened.
  • 2
    Add chicken broth and paprika. Bring just to a boil, turn down heat and simmer covered for 30-35 minutes until vegetables are soft.
  • 3
    Stir in rice, chicken and parsley. Cook 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Ladle into soup bowls and serve with crusty bread.
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