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Cozy Thermos Chicken and Rice Soup for Kids

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A warm, filling chicken and rice soup that stays perfectly textured in a thermos, making it an ideal school lunch solution. This simple, wholesome recipe uses everyday ingredients and is a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent and the carrots have started to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and water. Stir in the dried thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil over high heat.
  3. Once boiling, stir in the rice. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender but still has a slight bite.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Stir in the fresh parsley if using.
  6. Let the soup cool for 5-10 minutes before ladling into a preheated thermos.

Notes

For best thermos results, preheat the thermos with boiling water for 5 minutes before filling. Fill to the top to keep soup hot longer. If freezing, cook rice separately and add when reheating to avoid mushy texture.

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Keywords: chicken and rice soup, thermos soup, kid-friendly soup, school lunch, easy soup recipe, cozy soup

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