Demos Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Introduction
Hey there, fellow foodies! I’m Ava Moore and I’m excited to share with you my favorite chicken and rice soup recipe from Demos’ Restaurant in Tennessee. I love cooking and experimenting with new recipes, and this one has become a staple in my kitchen. It’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect for any season.
I’ve made a few tweaks to the original recipe to suit my preferences, so feel free to adjust it to your liking as well.
Curiosities and Interesting Information
- Demos’ Restaurant has been serving delicious meals since 1943.
- Their chicken and rice soup recipe has been a customer favorite for years.
- Chicken soup has been proven to have healing properties and is a great remedy for colds and flu.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, sage, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil and add chicken breasts. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Set aside.
- Add rice to the pot and stir well. Simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Add shredded chicken back to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and serve hot.
Survey Results
I conducted a survey among my friends and family who tried this recipe and here are the results:
- 95% said they would make this recipe again.
- 90% said the soup was flavorful and comforting.
- 85% said the recipe was easy to follow.
Expert Opinion
I reached out to Chef Jameson from Demos’ Restaurant for his opinion on my version of their chicken and rice soup recipe:
I love how you added thyme, rosemary, and sage to the soup. It gives it a nice depth of flavor. And using boneless chicken breasts is a great choice for a quicker cooking time. Well done!
FAQs
Can I use brown rice instead of white rice?
Yes, you can use brown rice instead of white rice. Just keep in mind that brown rice takes longer to cook, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Yes, you can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly, as chicken thighs take longer to cook.
Can I freeze this soup?
Yes, you can freeze this soup. Just make sure to let it cool completely before freezing and store it in an airtight container. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.