Description
This Simple Vegetable Rice Soup is a comforting and easy-to-make homemade soup featuring tender rice and nutritious vegetables cooked in a flavorful chicken broth base. Perfect for a light lunch or cozy dinner, it combines wholesome ingredients with minimal prep and cooking time.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
Liquids & Grains
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup rice
Herbs & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it is hot and shimmering. Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook these vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become tender and translucent, which helps to build a flavorful base for the soup.
- Add Broth and Water: Pour in the chicken broth and water into the pot with the cooked vegetables. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil to start the soup cooking process and ensure the flavors meld together.
- Cook Rice and Season: Once the broth mixture is at a rolling boil, add the rice and dried parsley. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and fully cooked. After this, the soup is ready to serve immediately, providing a warm and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute water with additional chicken broth for a richer flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust the amount of water for desired soup thickness.
- Use white rice for quicker cooking, or brown rice for added fiber (note that brown rice will require a longer cook time).
- Add salt and pepper to taste if desired, as the recipe does not specify seasoning beyond parsley.
