Description
Chicken Tomato Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or casual gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices in a soothing broth enriched with rice and beans. It’s not only quick to prepare in just 45 minutes but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite toppings like creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, or zesty lime juice. Whether you’re serving it as a weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this flavorful soup is sure to please everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/2 large onion
- 3 bell peppers (red, orange, yellow)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cans low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced chicken and onions for about 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add bell peppers, garlic, flour, and seasonings; cook while stirring for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, black beans, green chilies, crushed tomatoes, and three cans of chicken broth. Mix cornstarch with the last can of broth before adding it to the pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-12 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese until melted. Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg