on Oct 19, 2021, Updated Oct 26, 2023 I hope you give it a try and share it with your loved ones. Don’t forget to tag someone who would love this recipe and leave a review on the blog.
Why You’ll Love The Best Chicken Soup Ever
This soup is simply made with a few fresh ingredients: chicken, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and 🌿 parsley. It’s healthy and comforting and the perfect meal if you’re feeling a bit under the weather. The flexibility of this soup is so wonderful. From various cuts of chicken, different veggies, and your choice of pasta or rice, you can certainly make this soup your own. The combination of the seared chicken and the vegetables in this soup creates an amazing flavor profile that is not only tasty but also healthy!
How To Prepare The Best Chicken Soup Ever
First, heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Then, sear the 🐔 chicken on both sides for a few minutes, seasoning with 🧂 salt and pepper. Add onions, carrots, and celery; let them cook for a few minutes to release their aroma. Next, add the 🧄 garlic and cook for about 1 minute to remove the raw flavor. Pour in hot 💦 water or stock and bring to a boil. Now you can reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover the pot with a lid, and then let it simmer for 35 to 40 minutes. As always, taste and adjust the soup with 🧂 salt if needed. After 40 minutes, remove the chicken and add the rinsed 🍚 rice to the pot. Shred the chicken with a fork after removing any skin and bones and then add it back to the pot once the rice is cooked. Finally, you can garnish with fresh parsley and optionally, add a squeeze of 🍋 lemon juice to each bowl for extra flavor.
Substitutes and Variations
The Best Chicken Soup Ever lends itself to a number of different add-ins or variations. Let me know in the comments if you try any!
Substitute the rice for quinoa, orzo, brown rice, pastina, broken-up angel hair pasta, or couscous. There are so many options for this aspect of the soup! Choose what you ❤️ love. Feel free to try this recipe with different 🌿 herbs like dill, thyme, or basil for added flavor. Try adding other vegetables to your soup, like peas, spinach, or kale. The soup can be made 🥬 vegetarian by omitting the chicken. For enhanced flavor, add my homemade chicken bouillon cube to the broth along with the rice. Alternatively, you can swap half or all of the water for chicken or vegetable broth.
Best Served With
Consider serving this easy Best Chicken Soup Ever with some delicious homemade bread. Here are some of my favorites:
No-Knead Peasant Bread No-Knead Gluten-Free Bread Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread Grandma’s No-Knead Olive Bread No-Knead Focaccia
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Don’t forget to explore other similar recipes on my blog if you’re interested in comforting soups:
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