Chicken and Rice Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe for Home Cooks
A warm and comforting chicken and rice soup perfect for anyone looking for a satisfying meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add shredded chicken and rice, followed by thyme and parsley.
- Simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream just before serving.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken and Rice Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe