Chicken Soup with Rice Recipe

When Ms. Kira was a little girl, I used to read “Chicken Soup with Rice” by Maurice Sendak to her all the time, and to this day, when I hear those words, I can’t help but recall the whimsical, almost lyrical rhymes in this book. This recipe is one I got from Mr. Mark’s aunty, as in, she literally handed it to me when I went to deliver her mail last week. It serves 8, so there’s plenty of leftovers for those of us who need a break from cooking every day. Enjoy!

CHICKEN SOUP WITH RICE RECIPE

10 cups chicken broth

1 onion, chopped

1 cup celery

1 cup carrots

¼ cup parsley

½ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon thyme

1 bay leaf

¾ lb chicken, cubed

2 cups cooked rice

2 tablespoons lime juice

Combine chicken broth, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf in dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Add chicken, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Add rice and lime juice for that little kick. 

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Total: 45 minutes