Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes Chicken Soup with Rice 2.3 (4) 7 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 6, 2022 Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 4 Easy to prepare and nourishing, this straightforward, family-friendly soup recipe uses boneless chicken thighs and white rice. Ready in just an hour, it doesn't need to simmer all day for a full flavor that gets a little extra panache when topped with sharp, grated cheese. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large leek, white and light green parts thinly sliced and washed well (1 ½ cups) 8 cups homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs 3 carrots, cut into ½-inch pieces (2 cups) 2 celery stalks, cut into ½-inch pieces (1 ½ cups) ¾ cup long-grain white rice Finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and chopped parsley leaves, for serving Directions Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high until hot. Add leeks, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add stock, chicken thighs, and rice; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables and rice are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 14 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool slightly. Cover soup partially with a lid. When chicken is cool enough to handle, shred into bite-size pieces. Return to soup and cook just until warmed through, about 1 minute. Serve soup with cheese and parsley. Bryan Gardner Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Kids, Fall, Martha Stewart Kids, Fall 2002, Martha Stewart Kids, Holiday 2002 Rate It PRINT