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Chicken and Rice Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Every Home Chef

Chicken and Rice Soup
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A delicious and satisfying chicken and rice soup that’s perfect for cold days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chopped spinach

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned.
  3. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the pot; sauté until soft.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and return chicken to the pot.
  6. Add rice, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
  8. Shred the chicken and return to the pot; add spinach.
  9. Simmer for a few more minutes and adjust seasoning.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add some herbs like parsley.
  • This soup can be made ahead and frozen.

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