Savory Chicken Rice Soup
A heartwarming chicken rice soup that warms the soul, filled with tender chicken, wholesome rice, and vibrant vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme or rosemary) optional
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather and chop your veggies, dice the carrots and celery into small pieces.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a pot, heat olive oil, add carrots and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken: Place chicken in the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook the rice: Stir in rice, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and return to soup.
- Final touches: Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
You can add greens, spicy elements, or swap ingredients for variations. This soup freezes well; just store in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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