Description
Chicken Tomato Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. This delightful soup stars tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and hearty rice simmered in a rich tomato broth. With its cozy flavors and quick preparation time, it’s destined to become a family favorite. Not only is it satisfying and nutritious, but it also makes for excellent leftovers that taste even better the next day. Serve it with your choice of toppings like creamy avocado or crispy tortilla chips for an added touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound chicken thighs (thinly sliced into 2-inch pieces)
- 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced then halved)
- 1 orange bell pepper (thinly sliced then halved)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced then halved)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon EACH salt, chili powder, ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, pepper, dried oregano
- 3/4 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked (I recommend basmati)
- 1 15 oz. can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 4 oz. can mild diced green chilies
- 1 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 4 14.5 oz. cans low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup freshly grated Pepper Jack cheese (or more to taste)
- Tortilla chips/strips
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Avocados
- Tomatoes
- Lime juice
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken thighs and onions; sauté until golden.
- Stir in bell peppers, minced garlic, flour, and spices; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add uncooked rice, black beans, green chilies, crushed tomatoes, and three cans of chicken broth. Mix cornstarch with the remaining broth before adding.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8–12 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in grated cheese until melted. Adjust consistency with extra broth if needed. Garnish with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg