The cool, crisp days of fall are here — which always makes me crave a bowl of hot, delicious homemade soup.
As I’ve mentioned before, soup is one of my favorite things to make, especially on a weekend. A big pot of soup made on Sunday will give our busy family several meals for the week. Pair it with a biscuit or muffin, or a grilled sandwich, for a quick, nutritious weeknight dinner.
And, if anyone in your family is getting sick, as tends to happen this time of year, grandma was right: chicken soup is good for whatever ails you!
For years, I made this with noodles but since I’ve cut out wheat for the most part this year, my new version features brown rice instead. This is also a great dish to make when you have leftover rotisserie meat to use up.
Whether coming home on a cold day, or fighting off a bug, there’s nothing better than chicken soup. Give this easy recipe a try!
Ingredients:
- 12 cups chicken broth (three 32 oz. boxes)
Be sure to use a good quality, heavy pot, such as this highly-rated one available on Amazon. Click to view. - 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb. chicken, cut into cubes
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- Salt, to taste (I don’t add additional salt, if using prepared broth or bouillon)
Directions:
- Combine chicken broth, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, pepper and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer until the onion and celery are cooked, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add chicken; cook until it is no longer pink in the middle, about 10 minutes.
- Stir rice into the broth.
Note: If using leftover cooked chicken, add it last with the rice.
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Ivanna says
October 24, 2016 at 8:27 amThis looks and sounds yummy! I love chicken and rice but I’ve never tried to make it myself. I’m going to give this recipe a try, Thanks!
Michelle Rogers says
October 24, 2016 at 9:11 amThank you so much, Ivanna! 🙂
Debbie says
October 24, 2016 at 9:09 amI love soup season, I just wish it would get here in Southern California! I don’t eat chicken, but the recipe sounds warming and delicious.
Michelle Rogers says
October 24, 2016 at 9:11 amThank you, Debbie!
candy says
October 24, 2016 at 9:19 amI love to make homemade soups and chicken and rice is always a favorite. Using brown rice is a must.
Elle says
October 24, 2016 at 9:55 amMmmm. Can almost smell it cooking! It is definitely soup season at my house too.
Coco says
October 24, 2016 at 5:45 pmI made a batch of chicken soup with rice yesterday! Our recipes look similar, but mine was smaller. 🙂
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
October 24, 2016 at 8:23 pmIt’s that time of year to get the soup pot out! I love homemade chicken soup.
Kimberly Hatting says
October 24, 2016 at 8:45 pmI actually made chili tonight! And, yes, we’re down to just one kid left at home (who doesn’t like chili), so we’ll have leftovers for several days, too. I usually pre-cook chicken before I use it in soup…I might give this a whirl 😉
Jenn says
October 24, 2016 at 8:54 pmYum. I prefer drop dumplings to noodles or rice in my chicken and veggie soup, but this is a nice take on a classic.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
October 24, 2016 at 10:11 pmIt’s pretty chilly in NYC today, so this sounds like the perfect dinner!
Valerie says
October 25, 2016 at 7:59 amIt’s just about soup season. This one looks so yummy.
Janalyn Sullivan says
October 25, 2016 at 1:11 pmpinned! can’t wait to make this when it starts getting colder!
Michelle Rogers says
October 25, 2016 at 1:45 pmThanks for pinning, Janalyn! 🙂
Mary Beth Jackson says
October 25, 2016 at 3:10 pmWe make so many soups in the fall/winter- I love them! That chicken base is really good too- we have used it for years!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
October 25, 2016 at 3:19 pmThis looks absolutely delicious! And perfect timing since the weather seems to be turning colder each day.
Liz Mays says
October 25, 2016 at 3:23 pmI alternate between noodles and rice, so I’ll have to try this. I’m curious about the Better than Bouillon too.
Cori says
October 25, 2016 at 4:55 pmI’m feeling a little under the weather myself at the moment, so I think I’ll be making this for dinner.
Michelle Rogers says
October 25, 2016 at 5:03 pmThat’s what inspired me to make it this week…in my house all of us are getting sick or fighting it off. Hope you feel better soon!!
Toni @runninglovingliving says
October 25, 2016 at 6:34 pmYay for soup season! This looks delicous!
Emily says
October 25, 2016 at 8:01 pmMmm this looks so yummy and comforting. I love chicken soup. My dad makes the best barley and turkey soup from our Thanksgiving leftovers. This soup reminds me of that 🙂
Courtney says
October 25, 2016 at 11:19 pmThat looks delicious! SO warm and cozy for the cold weather.
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Lindsay at Fit & Awesome says
October 26, 2016 at 11:37 pmYum, this sounds great. I make chicken soup a lot but have never made it with brown rice and parsley.
Leslie Rossi | alifewellconsumed says
October 31, 2016 at 12:18 amone of my all-time favorite soups!