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Soft Rice and Chicken Porridge – Flu Season Soup

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Even if you’re still dealing with the hot summer weather, you’ll want to save this soft rice and chicken porridge recipe for when the weather starts to cool down for fall.

Soft rice and chicken porridge

It’s time for another ‘The Cooking Housewives’ blog hop organized by Redhead Can Decorate. Last month was all about picnic recipes and this month’s theme is all about soup recipes! Ok, ok, I know it’s hot as heck and you don’t want to talk about soup. But trust me, you’re going to want to save this recipe for the fall/winter season or for when you’re feeling under the weather.

For more recipe ideas, check out the other blog hops:

  • August  Picnic Food – Loaded Tuna Macaroni Salad
  • September Soups – Soft Rice  Chicken Porridge for Flu Season
  • October Italian Inspired Food – Baked Parmesan Chicken
  • November Thanksgiving – Chunky Mashed Potato

The Cooking Housewives

So, what am I sharing this month? Well, it’s a spin on a simple rice porridge my grandmother made for me when I was sick, called Okayu in Japanese.  It’s literally just cooked rice, water, and salt…that’s it! Super simple, but it got me through some of my sickest moments when I couldn’t hold down solid food. In fact, I now make this rice porridge when my family is sick, when I want something quick to eat, or when I need a dish for leftover rice.

Soft rice and chicken porridge

What I love about rice porridge is that it’s a comfort food and only takes about 30-minutes. In addition, my version of soft rice porridge has carrots and chicken for added nutrition…bonus! It’s also a great full-proof recipe that’s easy to customize to the ingredients in your fridge and your personal taste. So, please don’t limit yourself and feel free to change the ingredients you add to the rice.

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Soft Rice and Chicken Porridge

This porridge was made with leftover rice (Japanese medium grain), two leftover BBQ chicken thighs that were rinsed clean of any BBQ sauce, and half of a chopped carrot. See, I made this with what I had in my fridge. Of course, you can easily substitute rotisserie chicken, baked chicken, boiled chicken, etc… Another thing to note, this is a thick porridge. A stick to your ribs kind of porridge, but you can add more liquid if you prefer it thinner.

Soft rice and chicken porridge ingredients

Prep

To start, I added 2 chicken bouillon cubes to 3 1/2 cups of hot water to dissolve. While the bouillon cubes were dissolving, I chopped up two cooked chicken thighs into small pieces. Next, I peeled and chopped a tiny bit of carrot (optional).

Note: I usually use homemade chicken stock as it’s easier to control the salt content. Since I was out, I substituted with water/bouillon cubes.

Cook

Add 2 cups of cooked rice, cooked sliced chicken, and chopped carrots to a small pot over medium heat. Now, add about 2 cups of the chicken bouillon liquid to the pot and cook until the rice starts to thicken (about 10 minutes). Add in the remaining liquid or add a bit at a time until you get a consistency you prefer.

Note: If the 3 1/2 cups of liquid isn’t enough, add an additional 1/4 cup of water at a time until you get the consistency you like. Taste and add salt or soy sauce to taste.

soft rice and chicken porridge

That is all it takes to make a soft rice and chicken porridge! A quick-n-easy staple during the fall or flu season!

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Soft Rice and Chicken Porridge
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

How to make soft rice and chicken porridge in about 30-minutes. A short cut method to the traditional Japanese Okayu using leftover rice.

Course: Main Course, Soup
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked white rice - Japanese medium grain is used
  • 3 1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 2 chicken thighs,shredded - can use more or less
  • 1/4 small carrot, chopped - optional, very little is needed
Instructions
  1. Add bouillon cubes to the 3 1/2 cup of hot water and stir to dissolve. Set aside.

  2. In a pot, combine rice, chicken, carrots, and 2 cups of the bouillon liquid. Turn the heat on to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes or until it starts to boil, stirring in between. Add the remaining bouillon liquid and bring back to a boil, about 3-4 minutes. Cover and reduce heat to medium low. Continue to cook for another 10 -15 minutes. Cook longer if you want the rice 'softer'. Let cool slightly and serve! 

Recipe Notes
  • This can be made with just rice and water or rice and chicken stock for a flu season porridge.
  • 3 1/2 cups of water/bouillon can be substituted with homemade chicken stock.
  • If the porridge it too thick to your liking, add 1/4 cup of water at a time until you get a consistency you like. Taste and add salt or soy sauce.
  • Substitute vegetables and protein to your liking. 

For more delicious soup recipes, check out the links below. You’ll definitely want to save these recipes for the fall/winter season!

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Comments

  1. Hollie says

    December 17, 2018 at 12:23 PM

    Oh yum yum! I’ve got to make this!

    Reply
  2. Mary Beth says

    September 16, 2018 at 5:47 PM

    I have never had a soup like this, Erlene, but yours looks delicious! Time for me to try something new.

    Reply
  3. Kim~madeinaday says

    September 12, 2018 at 7:11 AM

    Looks great! I learned this year with a stomach bug that chicken broth is perfect for adding electrolytes back into your system. Very soothing to the stomach. Sharing! #MM
    Kim

    Reply
  4. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    September 7, 2018 at 5:19 AM

    I seriously can’t wait to give this recipe a try! So hearty for the colder months!

    Reply
  5. Maryann says

    September 6, 2018 at 10:20 AM

    Your soup looks so comforting!

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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      September 14, 2018 at 10:00 PM

      Thanks. It really is a delicious soup that’s super simple to make.

      Reply
  6. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    September 5, 2018 at 5:01 AM

    We love soup year-round, but are definitely ready for cooler temps and all.things.fall.! Your recipe sounds like the perfect Fall meal!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      September 14, 2018 at 10:01 PM

      I hear ya! It’s been so hot and I’m definitely ready for soup weather.

      Reply

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