No way is it weird to put rice in soup! It’s so good and so easy. In fact, I think it’s a classic – chicken and rice soup was always a favorite of mine as a kid. I have a vegetarian Brown Rice Vegetable Soup on the blog that you’ll love too!   Broccoli rice casserole is another classic dish that you’ll love. From casseroles to soups, broccoli and cheese is always a winning combination. If you ask me, I think that adding rice to the mix makes this classic combo even better!