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Chicken and Rice Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A comforting and hearty chicken and rice soup perfect for any season. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients for a nourishing meal.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 1 tablespoon oil

Vegetables

  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced

Aromatics

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)

Broth and Rice

  • 8 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves (optional)
  • 1 cup jasmine rice (or other long grained rice)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)

Seasoning

  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan, cook onions, carrots, and celery until tender.
  • Add garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant.
  • Add broth, chicken, bay leaves, and rice; bring to boil, then simmer until chicken is cooked and rice is tender (~20 min).
  • Remove chicken and bay leaf, shred chicken, return to soup.
  • Add lemon juice and parsley, season with salt and pepper.

Notes

For extra flavor, use homemade broth and fresh herbs.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Comfort Food, Rice