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Chicken and Rice Soup: The Best Comfort Food for Cozy Nights

Chicken and Rice Soup
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Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights and chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, sauté until softened.
  3. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Add chicken breasts, broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  7. Add rice and cook until tender.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley.
  • Can substitute brown rice for white rice for a healthier option.

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Keywords: Chicken and Rice Soup, comfort food, cozy nights

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