Beyond hearty stews, fortifying roasts and cheesy casseroles, rice-based soups are cold weather comforts that are loved across the globe. Ideal options any night of the week, their appeal skyrockets the deeper temperatures dip. And for good reason! Highly versatile, these soups can be thrown together for hurried weeknight dinners or carefully simmered as you wait for weekend guests to arrive. Made with meat, Success® grains, a colorful bounty of veg—or all of the above— they deliver soothing satisfaction in every single drop.
If you’re new to rice soup recipes, you’ll be interested to learn that they’re a popular go-to in many countries around the world. From Japan’s rich and comforting zosui and Greece’s bright and citrusy avgolemono to robust Midwestern wild rice soup, there are as many variations on rice soup as there are hungry diners! A simple way to stretch a handful of ingredients into a meal that feeds a crowd, these soups are prized for their affordability, their versatility and their impressive range of flavors.
When frosty weather calls for warm meals, rice soups offer a tempting way to get creative in the kitchen and enough heft to satisfy. As complex or straightforward as you care to make them, rice soups are the sidekicks you need for a calm and cozy winter season.
Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato Soup
Beyond earthy sweet potato and nutty Success® boil-in-bag brown rice, this zippy bowl warms and comforts thanks to the flavors of Thai curry, ginger, coconut milk and cilantro. A vivid way to close out any day, this soup can be made with any type of Success® Rice you have on hand.
Butternut Squash Soup with Brown Rice
A dish that practically cooks itself, this one is a sweet, savory, creamy choice for cold, blustery nights. Buy pre-cut or frozen butternut squash, instead of fresh, and shave a few minutes off of the prep time required to make this casual weeknight meal.
Spring Minestrone with Rice and Peas
Already dreaming of the spring thaw? Celebrate its arrival with this bright, verdant Italian soup! Lavished with leeks, beans, peas and spinach, it’s finished with pungent pesto and fluffy Success® boil-in-bag white rice. If you’re making this before spring has officially sprung, sub in frozen vegetables for the fresh.
Instant Pot Red Curry Chicken and Rice Soup
Scouring the internet for soup with rice recipes? Count yourself lucky to land on this zesty little number! Made in a single pot, this dish combines the savory goodness of chicken and broth with the richness of coconut milk, the citrusy kick of lime and the heady fragrance of Thai red curry paste. The addition of aromatic Success® boil-in-bag basmati rice is the final flourish that ties everything together.
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Rice
We’ve all heard of chicken noodle soup but it’s chicken tortilla rice soup that we’re all secretly craving! An upgrade on the old standby, this dish brings southern flavors to the table on frigid days when you need them most. Brimming with tomatoes and green chilies, tender morsels of chicken and Success® boil-in-bag white rice, it’s a meal in bowl that truly satisfies. For extra oomph, serve this with plenty of toppings, including tortilla chips, lime, hot sauce, sour cream and more.
Brown Rice Chicken Broth
Simplicity at its finest, this soup relies on quality ingredients for its surprising depth of flavor. True comfort in a bowl (that’s ready in just 20 minutes!), this 3-step recipe pulls together rich chicken broth and chicken, aromatics, Success® boil-in-bag brown rice, parsley and Parmesan for a meal that’s balanced and savory, fresh and zingy.
Cod Soup with Coconut Milk and Rice
New year, new chowder! Wake up everyone’s tastebuds with this cod soup kissed with earthy turmeric, fiery curry paste and creamy coconut milk. With fresh fish and Success® boil-in-bag jasmine rice, it’s a hearty crowd pleaser sure to liven up dinnertime.
Greek Lemon Soup
Velvety and vibrant, this sunny addition to your weekly menu is guaranteed to please. A rice soup that can brighten up the dreariest of days, this one features a hearty blend of juicy chicken, vegetables, herbs, egg and Success® boil-in-bag white rice mixed with plenty of lemon juice for a tangy punch of flavor.
Ginger Coconut Chicken Brown Rice Soup
The powerhouse trio of ginger, soy sauce and lime juice boost the umami flavor of this soup beyond the ordinary. Then, there’s the comforting balm of coconut milk, plus hunger-sating chicken, veggies and Success® boil-in-bag brown rice. Long story short? This soup never fails to wow!
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Treat the family to a warm bowl of comfort with this silky, sumptuous chicken and rice soup. Thanks to a few time-saving kitchen hacks—use pre-made broth, cooked chicken, frozen veggies and evaporated milk—this dish feels like it simmered all day but is actually ready to serve in just 25 minutes.
