Description
Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and soul with every spoonful. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered in a savory broth, combined with fluffy rice and fresh vegetables for a nourishing meal. Perfect for chilly nights or when you need a cozy pick-me-up, this easy-to-make soup is sure to become a family favorite. With its rich flavors and hearty ingredients, each bowl feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot and stir well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil; then reduce to a simmer.
- Stir in uncooked rice along with thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
- Remove chicken from pot; shred it using two forks and return it to the soup. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg