Quick and Easy Hearty Rice Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Quick and Easy Hearty Rice Soup, a comforting recipe perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Packed with wholesome ingredients like tender carrots, celery, and cooked rice, this flavorful soup comes together in just 30 minutes. A base of chicken or vegetable broth infused with aromatic garlic, dried thyme, and a hint of lemon creates a rich, satisfying flavor profile that’s both light and nourishing. Whether you use white, brown, or wild rice, this one-pot dish is endlessly versatile and can be tailored to your preferences. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, this soul-soothing soup is ideal for chilly evenings or as a make-ahead meal for the whole family. Ready in no time and bursting with hearty goodness, it’s the ultimate comfort food you’ll want to revisit time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or wild rice)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 unit bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional for brightness)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for another 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a gentle boil.
Add the cooked rice, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Lower the heat to a simmer and let the soup cook for 10–12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If desired, stir in the lemon juice for a hint of brightness.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7666 mg | 333% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.0 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1159 mg | 25% | |
*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.
