Description
A warm and comforting chicken and rice soup that is perfect for boosting your health and soothing your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add rice and reduce heat; simmer until rice is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of cream before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken and Rice Soup, Comfort Food, Healthy Soup