Easy Chicken and Rice Soup: A Cozy, Heartwarming Recipe
A warm and hearty chicken and rice soup that’s perfect for cozy dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery, sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add rice, thyme, and parsley, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Add more vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken and Rice Soup