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Chicken and Rice Soup

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/chicken-and-rice-soup/

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs, skinless, boneless, and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into ½-inch slices
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1-2 teaspoons bouillon powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 7-8 cups chicken stock (or water)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • for garnishing parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken chunks with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the chicken chunks.
  3. Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, thyme, bouillon powder, Italian seasoning, Creole seasoning, and bay leaf to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth or water and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the rice and carrots, then season with salt and pepper.
  6. Simmer on medium-low until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
484
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
48g
Total protein
23g
Sodium
690mg
Cholesterol
82mg

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