Easy Chicken and Rice Soup: A Comforting Classic for Cozy Nights
A warm and comforting soup perfect for chilly evenings, packed with tender chicken and rice.
- 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
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the chicken broth, shredded chicken, rice, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken and Rice Soup, Comfort Food, Cozy Nights