Cure My Cold! Chicken Soup

Name: Cure My Cold! Chicken Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 lb boneless skinned chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 quart basic chicken stock, I like Basic Chicken Stock; 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup long-grain rice; 2 tablespoons parsley, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Submitted by breezermom

"The steam and aroma coming out of this pot is sure to cure your cold, or at least help you feel better! This soup is wonderful whenever you are feeling blue....something about homemade chicken soup just helps everyone feel better. Not to mention the wonderful aroma in the house from cooking it!"

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photo by Boomette

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 3

ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinned chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 quart basic chicken stock, I like Basic Chicken Stock
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ cup long-grain rice
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon black pepper

directions

In a 5 or 6 quart stock pot over moderate heat, melt the butter in the oil. Add the chicken and brown it lightly, stirring occasionally -- about 5 minutes.
Add the stock, carrots, celery, onion, rice, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover, bring to a simmer over low heat, then cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

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Reviews

This soup is so comforting. I used low-sodium, low-fat chicken stock. I used butter. I used dried parsley. So easy to do in less than an hour, that's great :) DH really loved it. Me too of course. Thanks Breezermom :) Made for Market tag game

Boomette
I made this soup today for my partner, who has a cold. I had to use dried celery and parsley and cube stock but the soup still came out very nice. It is quick to make, which is a big advantage if you are sick and don't feel like cooking for long for example. We both enjoyed half of it with noodles and are going to have the other half with rice tomorrow. Next time I will follow the recipe fully just to see how different (and probably better) it would be.

eva_anita
Made as posted with Mock Chicken Stock Recipe #359988 from my freezer and very low in fat and sodium. I came home from shopping today chilled to the bone. This goes together quickly and in less than an hour I was eating and enjoying this! Thanks for posting breezer. Made for Newest Zaar Tag (Winter).

ElaineAnn
Made it with your Recipe#328649 and I could imagine having this while down with a cold. Never had rice in a chicken soup and it's good for sick people as this way they can get more calories than with vermicelli. I just made a small portion and can't wait to try the creamy version too.

littlemafia
I have been down with the flu all week. :( I really can't taste anything but I needed some chicken soup. I made this and the flavor of the carrots and broth did come through, at least I enjoyed that :) Made for Photo Tag Game

daisygrl64