Sweetpotato Chicken and Rice Soup
Sweetpotato Chicken and Rice Soup is a comforting, one-pot meal made with tender chicken, hearty sweetpotato cubes, vegetables, and rice simmered in a savory broth. Warm, nourishing, and easy to prepare, this cozy soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Servings: 6 people
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 large sweetpotato chopped into cubes
- 1/3 cup rice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken thighs on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and add the celery, carrots, and onions. Cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the fresh thyme and cook for 2 more minutes, followed by the garlic. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the chicken broth, sweetpotatoes, rice and cooked chicken thighs into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until the sweetpotatoes are tender.