Lucille's Chicken Soup Recipe
A soul-comforting soup that comes together with ease. Robust chicken flavor with herbaceous undertones.
How to Make the Best Lucille's Chicken Soup
Lucille’s Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort meal—warm, nourishing, and bursting with homemade goodness. This classic American chicken soup features tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy brown rice all simmering in a flavorful broth. The herbaceous undertones from the bay leaves and the natural sweetness of the carrots create a beautifully balanced, soul-satisfying bowl.
What makes this recipe so special is its simplicity and ease. From start to finish, you have a restaurant-quality soup on the table in just over an hour. Whether you use fresh chicken breasts or a convenient rotisserie chicken, the result is the same—a delicious, filling soup that brings back memories of home cooking and care.
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, lunch meal prep, or when you need something warm and comforting, Lucille’s Chicken Soup never disappoints. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Lucille's Chicken Soup
A soul-comforting soup that comes together with ease. Robust chicken flavor with herbaceous undertones.
Ingredients
Main
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lay chicken breast flat on a baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and cut into small, bite-sized pieces, or pull apart with two forks for a rustic style soup.
Cooking
- In a large stock pot, heat oil. Over medium-high heat sauté celery, carrots, and onion for 5 to 7 minutes until translucent and celery starts to soften.
- Add chicken and stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken stock. Add rice and bay leaves, stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat and let simmer 30 minutes until rice and vegetables are soft. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought chicken stock depending on your preference.