Chicken Rice Soup
A comforting chicken rice soup that’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Chicken (boneless breasts, thighs, or whole chicken cut into pieces)
- Rice (long-grain white, brown, or jasmine)
- Carrots
- Celery
- Broth/Stock (homemade or store-bought, low-sodium)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Herbs (parsley or thyme)
- Olive Oil (or butter)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onions, celery, and carrots, and sauté for 5-7 minutes. Add garlic in the last minute.
- Add the chicken, pouring in enough broth to cover it. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Incorporate the rice: Remove the chicken, stir in the rice, and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Final touch: Squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Top with parsley or black pepper. Serve with crusty bread or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken soup, rice soup, comfort food, cozy meal, family recipe