Homestyle Chicken and Brown Rice Soup

Diced chicken breast with carrots, celery, onion, garlic and herbs with brown rice and chicken broth.

This Chicken Brown Rice Soup is a hearty, comforting dish that combines the nutty flavor of brown rice with tender chicken and aromatic vegetables in a savory broth. Cooked with carrots, celery, onions, and a blend of herbs and spices, the soup has a rich, flavorful base. The brown rice adds a satisfying chewiness and boosts fiber, making this nourishing soup perfect for any season with its comforting, familiar taste.

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

60 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

Grains

1 cup brown rice

Chicken

2 chicken breasts, diced

Vegetables and Aromatics

2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 small yellow onion, quartered and sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids

4 cups chicken broth

Seasonings

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Instructions

Cook Brown Rice

Measure and rinse 1 cup of brown rice. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a light boil. Add the rice, cover, and simmer on low heat for 40 minutes or until tender and water is absorbed.

Prepare Ingredients

While the rice is cooking, dice the chicken breasts, carrots, and celery. Quarter and slice the yellow onion, and mince the garlic.

Sauté Vegetables

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a medium-sized nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Cook Chicken & Season

Add diced chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and parsley. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Combine Rice, Chicken, and Broth

Once the brown rice is ready, combine it with chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture to the pot, stirring to combine. Heat through.

Serve

Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve warm.

Tips

Use leftover cooked rice to speed up preparation. Customize with additional vegetables or herbs to suit your taste.

Serving Suggestions

Pair with crusty bread or a simple green salad for a complete, nourishing meal.

Begin with measuring 1 cup brown rice in 2 cups water and heat to a light boil. Cover and simmer on low for 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the chicken broth, diced chicken breast, diced carrots, diced celery, quartered onion slices, and minced garlic.

Heat a medium sized nonstick skillet with 2 tablespoons cooking oil and add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Sautee, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.