Easy Chicken and Rice Soup
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4.6
957 reviews
Excellent
Easy Chicken and Rice Soup
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This chicken and rice soup is a nourishing meal, that's easy-to-make. It provides warmth and comfort when you're feeling under the weather or craving something comforting.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups chicken stock or broth, or more as needed
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, we use rotisserie chicken
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Add the garlic, thyme, and bay leaf and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the liquid to a boil. Add in the rice and chicken; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cook on medium-low until the rice is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. If the rice soaks up too much of the broth, you can add 1 to 2 more cups.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For the shredded chicken you can use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken and shred it.
- To cook the chicken for the soup, bring a pot of water on the stove and add two chicken breast, that have been cut into large pieces. Boil the chicken until it is cooked all the way through and there is no pink left. This will take about 7 minutes or so. Drain the water and shred the chicken once it is cooled. I use 2 forks to shred the chicken. You can also use leftover turkey in this soup recipe. You can use wild rice or brown rice, it will just take a little longer to cook!
- If the soup gets too thick, add more chicken broth.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
1022mg
(43%)
Potassium
729mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
5125IU
(103%)
Vitamin C
37.5mg
(42%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1022mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5125IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 37.5mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
957 reviews
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