Low Fat Simple Chicken and Rice Soup
Warm, comforting, and delightfully light, this Low Fat Simple Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate healthy comfort food. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days, this recipe features lean boneless chicken breast, nutrient-packed vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and aromatic garlic and herbs for a burst of flavor. The addition of chicken broth, fluffy long-grain white rice, and a touch of fresh parsley and lemon juice creates a hearty yet gentle soup that’s low in calories but big on taste. Ready in just one hour, this wholesome recipe is easy to prepare, loaded with nourishing ingredients, and ideal for feeding a hungry crowd. Whether you're looking for a guilt-free meal or a soothing bowl to warm your soul, this low-fat chicken soup is sure to hit the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 medium celery stalks
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Dice the onion, carrots, and celery; mince the garlic cloves.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken pieces to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Add the rice to the soup and continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice just before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.0 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 7303 mg | 318% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 178.3 g | 357% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 4005 mg | 85% | |
*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.
