Creamy Chicken Lemon Rice Soup: The Best Comforting Bowl
A delicious and creamy chicken lemon rice soup that brings comfort with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions, carrots, and garlic until soft.
- Add the Arborio rice and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken, lemon juice, and zest. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, add more rice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Lemon Rice Soup, comforting soup, chicken soup