Easy Chicken Rice Soup
Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Easy Chicken Rice Soup is the ultimate one-pot meal to soothe your soul. Featuring tender chunks of shredded chicken, hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and perfectly cooked long-grain white rice, this soup is elevated with aromatic dried herbs and a hint of optional fresh lemon juice for a zesty twist. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying option for busy weeknights or when you need a cozy bowl of goodness. Perfect for meal prep or serving a crowd, this recipe is easy to customize and garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor. Whether you’re combating a chilly day or craving a nourishing classic, this chicken rice soup is a delicious and simple choice everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium, boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 0.75 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (optional) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish, optional) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil.
Add the chicken breasts to the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pot and shred them into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Set aside.
Stir in the rice, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper into the pot. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Let it heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add lemon juice for a bright, fresh flavor, if desired.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 7174 mg | 312% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 140.8 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2479 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
