Description
A comforting and nourishing Chicken and Rice Soup recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy meal. This homemade soup is packed with vegetables, tender chicken, and aromatic herbs in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Cook Soup: Pour in chicken broth, add rice, simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cooked chicken, heat through, add lemon juice if desired.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute brown or wild rice, adjusting cooking time.
- To make it creamy, add heavy cream or milk at the end.
- For freezer meals, add cooked rice when reheating to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
