Description
This warm, cozy chicken and rice soup is the ultimate feel-good meal—simple, hearty, and perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender chicken, veggies, and rice in a flavorful broth, it’s a one-pot wonder you’ll turn to again and again.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
6 cups chicken broth
¾ cup long-grain white or brown rice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
Instructions
In a large pot, heat olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice and thyme.
Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20–25 minutes (or until rice is tender).
Add shredded chicken, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Stir in parsley and optional lemon juice. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 / Serving
- Sugar: 4g / Serving
- Fat: 12g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 28g / Serving
- Fiber: 3g / Serving
- Protein: 27g / Serving