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    Home » Dinner

    Gluten Free Chicken and Rice Soup

    Published: Aug 30, 2022 · Modified: Sep 8, 2022 by Tiffany · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments.

     

     

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    In less than an hour, your family could be enjoying this old fashioned chicken and rice soup.  It’s easy to make and instantly comforting, plus it's gluten free & dairy free.  It's the perfect meal for a cool fall or winter night. 

    Chicken and rice soup in a white bowl.

    If you like chicken soup, you will also love my copycat Chili's southwest chicken soup, this delicious chicken butternut squash soup and my instant pot chicken pot pie soup. Both are favorites at my house during the colder winter months.

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      • How to Store and Reheat
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      • If you love soup, check out these other great gluten free soup recipes!
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      Why You'll Love This Recipe

      • It’s naturally dairy free and gluten free (with gluten free chicken broth).
      • It’s easy to make with precooked chicken (even rotisserie chicken will work).
      • It takes less than an hour to make from scratch, so it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
      • It’s made with just a few simple ingredients, none of the strange additives found in canned soup.   

      Ingredient List

      Ingredients for chicken and rice soup on marble table.
      • Olive Oil
      • Onion
      • Carrots
      • Celery
      • Garlic
      • Gluten Free Flour Blend - If you’re not gluten free, you can use regular all purpose flour in the same measure.
      • Rosemary
      • Thyme
      • Salt
      • Pepper
      • Gluten Free Chicken Stock - This is an ingredient that commonly has hidden gluten.  So watch for gluten free labeling. If you’re not gluten free, any chicken stock will work fine. 
      • Rice
      • Precooked Chicken

      Substitutions & Variations

      • Not gluten free - use all purpose flour in place of gluten free flour.
      • Make it Vegan - Replace chicken stock with vegetable stock. Replace cooked chicken with vegan chicken pieces (I like Quorn brand).

      How to Make Chicken and Rice Soup

      Onion, celery and carrots being cooked in a large dutch oven pot.

      STEP 1: Saute the onions, carrots and celery in olive oil until softened.

      Partially cooked soup vegetables coated in flour and herbs.

      STEP 2: Add the flour, herbs and salt. Stir to coat and cook for 1 minute.

      A pot of soup being cooked.

      STEP 3: Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a simmer.

      A closeup of chicken and rice soup in a ladle.

      STEP 4: Add the rice and chicken to the broth. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender. Serve immediately.

      How to Store and Reheat

      Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.  The rice will continue to absorb the chicken broth as it sits, so leftover soup will be thicker with less broth, but still delicious.  Reheat individual servings in the microwave until the temperature reaches 165 degrees. (about 2-3 minutes on high power)

      A bowl of chicken and rice soup served with toasted sliced bread.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Do You Need to Cook Rice Before Adding it to the Soup?

      No, the rice will cook right in the chicken broth. It’s a one pot dinner filled with great chicken and vegetable flavor.

      What to Serve With This Soup?

      I served this soup with crusty grilled gluten free bread slathered with butter. A salad would also be great!  You could also pair this soup with my u003ca href=u0022https://wellfedbaker.com/easy-gluten-free-corn-muffins/u0022u003ecorn muffinsu003c/au003e or u003ca href=u0022https://wellfedbaker.com/sweet-skillet-cornbread-gluten-free-and-dairy-free/u0022u003ecornbreadu003c/au003e.

      What Kind of Rice Works Best in this Soup?

      I used long grain white rice.  That’s what I use most often.  You can also use brown rice or even wild rice, just adjust the cooking time to ensure your rice is fully cooked.   

      If you love soup, check out these other great gluten free soup recipes!

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      If you try this recipe, please leave a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 star rating and let me know how you liked it in the comments below.

      Recipe

      Old fashioned chicken and rice soup served in a white bowl.

      Gluten Free Chicken and Rice Soup

      This homemade chicken and rice soup can be on your dinner table in less than an hour. It's a perfect comforting weeknight meal for the whole family.
      Author: Tiffany
      5 from 41 votes
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      Course: Soup
      Cuisine: American
      Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
      Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
      Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
      Servings: 6
      Calories: 296kcal
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      Ingredients

      • 3 Tablespoon Olive Oil
      • ½ Cup Yellow Onion diced
      • 1 Cup Carrots sliced in ¼" thick coins
      • ¼ Cup Celery sliced ¼" thick
      • 2 cloves Garlic
      • 2 Tablespoon Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend
      • ½ teaspoon Rosemary
      • 1 teaspoon Thyme
      • ½ teaspoon Salt
      • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
      • 6 Cup Gluten Free Chicken Broth
      • ¾ Cup White Rice
      • 2 Cup Chicken precooked and cut into bite sized pieces

      Instructions

      • In a large soup pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
        3 Tablespoon Olive Oil
      • Add the onion, carrots and celery to the olive oil and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking or burning.
        ½ Cup Yellow Onion, 1 Cup Carrots, ¼ Cup Celery
      • Add the garlic, herbs, salt, pepper and flour to the pan. Stir to coat the vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes.
        2 cloves Garlic, 2 Tablespoon Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend, ½ teaspoon Rosemary, 1 teaspoon Thyme, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
      • Add the chicken stock. Stir well. Cover and bring to a simmer.
        6 Cup Gluten Free Chicken Broth
      • Once simmering, add the rice and cooked chicken. Cook until rice is done, about 20 minutes.
        ¾ Cup White Rice, 2 Cup Chicken
      • Serve immediately. Rice will continue to absorb the liquid after cooking.

      Notes

      I only use 4-5 cups of chicken stock when I make this as I prefer it to be on the thicker side (almost no liquid).  You can adjust the stock amount to your liking.
      Storage: Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.  The rice will continue to absorb the chicken broth as it sits, so leftover soup will be thicker with less broth, but still delicious.  Reheat individual servings in the microwave until the temperature reaches 165 degrees. (about 2-3 minutes on high power)
      Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3633IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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      Tiffany

      Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.

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      Comments

      1. Ed Dreznin says

        February 23, 2024 at 8:56 am

        5 stars
        I made this for a soup night gathering. Each of five couples brought a different soup. It was delicious and loved by all. I scaled it up to make 12 servings and there was nothing left. I will definitely be making this again. Excellent recipe.

        Reply
        • Tiffany says

          February 23, 2024 at 11:24 am

          I'm glad it worked out for you gathering 🙂

          Reply
      2. Ed says

        February 03, 2024 at 9:39 am

        Hi. When you add the rice and cooked chicken in step 5 do you re-cover the sauce pan?
        Thanks.

        Reply
        • Tiffany says

          February 03, 2024 at 10:28 am

          If you leave the pot uncovered the broth will reduce down a bit making it thicker. If you cover it, then less of the liquid will boil away so it will be soupier. Just do it however you like 🙂

          Reply
      3. Megan says

        December 12, 2023 at 5:42 pm

        Can I use wild rice instead of white rice? Does this change cook time?

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        • Tiffany says

          December 12, 2023 at 5:54 pm

          Yes, you can use wild rice if you prefer. I would either soak the rice ahead of time for 2-3 hours in cold water, then cook as directed OR partially cook the wild rice beforehand. Wild rice takes about twice as long to cook as white rice. Hope that helps.

          Reply
          • Megan says

            December 16, 2023 at 2:11 pm

            Thank you Tiffany! I plan to pre-cook the rice in homemade chicken broth, that should take care of it. I'm sure it will be delicious!

            Reply
      4. Christy says

        January 13, 2023 at 10:15 pm

        5 stars
        I love the flavor of this soup. I've made it several times and have never been disappointed. It also freezes well and makes great lunches.

        Reply
        • Tiffany says

          January 14, 2023 at 8:18 am

          I'm so glad you like it Christy! 🙂

          Reply
      5. Linda says

        December 06, 2022 at 10:25 pm

        5 stars
        Super yummy and easy
        This soup was a true hit at my house

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        • tw says

          December 07, 2022 at 1:19 pm

          I'm so glad! We love it too. 🙂

          Reply
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