Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

southern chef in louisiana's Note:

This is a super easy soup--tastes great!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 10 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• ¼ cup snipped parsley
• ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ cups chicken breasts , cubed
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• lime slice (to garnish)

Directions:

1. Combine the fist 8 ingredients in Dutch oven or large soup pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir and reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Add chicken and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
3. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
4. Stir in the rice and lime just before serving. Garnish with lime slices.

Reviews

[MizEmerilLagasse]

This was so simple to make, and the end result was really comforting and tastey. This is a great soup for a cold winter day. Thanks for posting.

[Pansori]

This is a great, simple recipe. I did omit the celery since I am not a big fan and threw in spinach and mushrooms instead. Ate this with a portabello sandwich. YUM!!!! VERY filling! This soup is going to last me a long time. :)

[Tracyinthekitchen]

Just perfect!