Recipe
The Best Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup with Veggies
When a loved one is sick, what do you do? Go to the doctor? Take medicine? Maybe for you guys, but for me, the answer is in this hearty chicken and rice soup. Recently, I decided to branch away from the traditional chicken and noodle soup and make my own version of the soup for my dad who was not feeling well. The hearty veggies, chicken, rice, and spices got him back up on his feet again. As a result, this chicken and rice soup with veggies became a family favorite recipe within just a few bites.
Chicken and Rice Soup
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots
- 4 large celery stalks
- 1 small/medium red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 1 bunch Bok Choy
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1/2 stick butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 1/2 cup white rice
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 8 cups water
- 1.5 cups peas
- Spoon Tip: For garnish use red pepper flakes chopped cilantro and/or Sriracha sauce
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The process of this chicken and rice soup with veggies might take longer than the traditional chicken and noodle soup, but the flavors will definitely explode in your mouth. It is worth every single second of cooking! Optional Garnish: red pepper flakes, chopped cilantro, and/or Sriracha sauce.
Homemade soup makes for a healthy snack when sick. This recipe uses fresh ingredients, which absolutely beats anything in a can. With a little effort, you will be fueling your body and truly enjoying this hearty chicken and rice soup.