Healing Chicken and Rice Soup

This recipe is for 8+ months baby and up

Wow! The ultimate comfort food for sick days that the whole family will love. This powerful healing chicken and rice soup is great for adults, older kids, toddlers and babies, one meal that everyone can enjoy together on those colder months, it is so flavorful and delicious that it can be served at any time of the day, late breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The classic combination of tender chicken, nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots, celery, garlic and onions, along with soothing broth, helps to hydrate and provide essential vitamins and minerals, great for healthy gut and immune support. Traditional chicken soup is already known for its soothing qualities—hydrating broth, nutrient-rich vegetables, and protein-packed chicken all help support recovery. Adding turmeric elevates its healing power. Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound with strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help reduce inflammation and boost the immune system. When paired with black pepper (which enhances curcumin absorption), turmeric helps alleviate symptoms like congestion, sore throat, and body aches. The warm broth also provides comfort, while the spices aid in fighting off infection, making chicken soup with turmeric a powerful and comforting remedy for illness.

The rice adds a little creaminess to the soup, making things gentle on the tummy, all while being the perfect combination of protein and carbohydrates, giving your body the energy it needs. The rice makes it a bit heartier than traditional chicken soup, and its mild flavor is ideal when your appetite is low. It’s a gentle, mild, soup that brings comfort and nutrition when you’re feeling under the weather, an excellent remedy for any type of illness or if you are just looking for a yummy, tasty, healthy soup, made with clean ingredients, this is a must try!

How to Serve:

For 8+ month baby or younger: You can blend into a creamy, smooth, comforting puree

For 9+ month baby: You can serve as is

Suggestions:

For chicken: I like to use chicken thighs or add drumstick and thigh together, with the bones to get maximum nutrients for the body. You can leave skin on or off, whatever you prefer.

For rice: I like to use plain long-grain white rice, I feel like its the softest, but you can use whatever white rice you prefer.

For storage: I recommend freezing any leftovers you have in soup containers or silicone freezer containers, especially for a rainy day. To reheat thaw and heat up stove-top and the soup tastes fresh, as if you just made it that day. If you are pureeing the soup, you can blend and store same way.

When deboning chicken: I suggest cutting into small pieces, avoid making stringy pieces, since this can be a choking hazard.

If you enjoyed this recipe, check out Green Lentil Power Soup, Baby’s First Chicken Soup or Chicken Noodle Soup!