Heart-Healthy Chicken Soup with Rice
Discover the comforting goodness of Heart-Healthy Chicken Soup with Rice, a nourishing recipe designed to warm your soul and support your well-being. Packed with wholesome ingredients like tender chicken breast, brown rice, and a vibrant medley of vegetables, this soup is both nutritious and satisfying. A splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley adds a refreshing brightness, while thyme and a bay leaf infuse the broth with timeless, cozy flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total cook time of 35 minutes, this low-sodium, high-fiber dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve steaming bowls of this heart-smart chicken soup to enjoy comfort food without compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.75 cup brown rice
- 1 leaves bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken broth, brown rice, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer covered for about 20 minutes.
While the soup is simmering, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Add the chicken pieces to the pot and continue to simmer for another 12-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice, and remove the bay leaf before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2194 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 133.6 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2348 mg | 50% | |
*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.
