Great for cold weather or when your stomach is upset, especially if you need something gluten free. This is adapted from a great recipe on twopeasandtheirpod.com
And as previously mentioned, this one is naturally gluten free.
Make it a meal with:
- Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins or Cinnamon Swirl Muffins
- Grapes
Easy Chicken and Rice Soup
Mild and great for cold weather or upset stomachs.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced (abt. 1 tsp. minced)
- 2 medium Carrots, chopped
- 2 Celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1 tsp. + Dried Thyme Leaves
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 qts. Chicken Stock or Broth (I often just do 3 Tbsp. chicken base and 9 cups water)
- 1 c. Water
- 1/2 c. Rice, uncooked
- 2 c. Shredded Cooked Chicken (can use about 1/2 rotisserie chicken)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme and bay leaf. Cook and stir for about 6 minutes, until the vegetables are softened but not browned. Pour in the chicken broth and water and bring to a boil. Add the rice and chicken; season with salt and pepper.
Cook on medium-low until the rice is tender, about 25-30 minutes.
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