Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade. Coat the chicken breast evenly with the marinade before placing it on a baking sheet. Bake for 28 minutes until thoroughly cooked and shred into pieces.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the long grain white rice according to package instructions, typically boiling it in water or broth for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced carrots, chopped celery, and diced onion, sautéing for 5-6 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- To the sautéed vegetables, sprinkle in salt and pepper, then pour in the chicken stock and water, adding enough to achieve your desired consistency. Toss in bay leaves and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, stir in the shredded chicken and cooked rice into the pot. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before stirring in fresh lemon juice and dill. Adjust seasoning to liking before serving.
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Notes
For best texture, add rice directly to individual bowls and ladle soup over. Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Store soup and rice separately if freezing leftovers.
