Description
A warm and comforting chicken and rice soup perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, thyme, and parsley.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This soup freezes well; just reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cozy Chicken and Rice Soup, Comfort Food, Chicken Soup, Easy Soup Recipe