This One-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, designed to soothe the soul and nourish the body with minimal effort and a rich, golden broth.
2 bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 ribs celery, diced small
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced small
1 onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 quarts unsalted chicken stock
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh parsley for garnish
1. Combine the chicken, rice, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 25 minutes, skimming any foam from the surface.
3. Remove chicken and garlic cloves. Shred the chicken (discard bones) and mash the garlic into a paste.
4. Return shredded chicken and garlic paste to the pot. Stir in lemon juice, season to taste, and serve with parsley.
Use bone-in chicken for the best broth flavor.
Leftovers keep for 7 days in the fridge; the rice will absorb more liquid over time.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
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