Easy Chicken and Rice Soup: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy a warm bowl of Easy Chicken and Rice Soup, a satisfying dish perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add shredded chicken, rice, and thyme. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Feel free to substitute brown rice for white rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken and Rice Soup, comfort food, easy recipe