Ranch Chicken and Rice Soup 🍲🍗:
Ingredients 🍲
– 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
– 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, diced 🍗
– 1 small onion, chopped 🧅
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 4 cups chicken broth 🍲
– 1 cup cooked rice 🍚
– 1 cup frozen peas and carrots 🥕
– 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) 🌿
Preparation 🍳
1. Sauté Chicken and Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute. 🧅🧄🫒
2. Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour the chicken broth into the pot. Stir in the ranch seasoning mix, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. 🍲🌿🧂
3. Simmer Soup: Return the cooked chicken to the pot and reduce heat to a simmer. Add the cooked rice and frozen peas and carrots. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the vegetables are heated through and the flavors have melded together. 🍚🥕🔄
4. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy warm! This Ranch Chicken and Rice Soup is comforting and flavorful, perfect for a cozy meal. 😋🍽️