When you need something comforting and nourishing, this is the soup to make. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and soft vegetables in a flavorful broth. It is the kind of meal that makes you feel better whether you are sick or just having a rough day. Simple ingredients, big comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 cup white basmati rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp Redmond Real Salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
*Bolded ingredients are products we typically carry at Tare Bulk Foods.
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic, thyme, and turmeric. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add the chicken breasts whole. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add the rice and cook for 15 more minutes until the rice is tender.
- Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- The rice will continue to absorb broth as the soup sits. Add extra broth when reheating.
- Substitute brown basmati rice for a nuttier flavor and more fiber. Cook time will be about 10 minutes longer.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for richer, more flavorful meat.
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