Easy Chicken and Rice Soup: A Cozy, Nourishing Delight
A warm and comforting soup that’s perfect for any day.
- 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
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then stir in rice and chicken.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy chicken and rice soup, chicken soup, comfort food