Description
This Chicken and Rice Soup is the perfect comforting dish to warm you up on chilly days. Loaded with tender chicken, wholesome veggies, and fragrant herbs, this hearty soup is a hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (long grain or jasmine)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon (optional for brightness)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Herbs and Broth: Stir in thyme and parsley. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Cook Rice: Stir in rice and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Finish Soup: Add shredded chicken and simmer for another 5-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience or simmer raw chicken in the broth and shred once cooked.
- For a creamier version, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
