Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice: A Refreshing, Easy Comfort Recipe
This Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice is a refreshing and easy comfort recipe that warms you up with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add cooked chicken and rice, stir well.
- Stir in lemon juice and thyme, season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer until rice is tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some chopped parsley before serving.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice, comfort food, easy recipe