Description
Chicken rice soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly days and cozy family gatherings. With tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a fragrant broth, each bowl offers warmth and satisfaction. This easy recipe allows for customization while delivering rich flavors enhanced by garlic and herbs. Whether you’re looking for a nourishing meal or a simple way to feed a crowd, this chicken rice soup is sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add chicken breasts, sliced carrots, and celery; stir occasionally until veggies soften.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add rice, thyme, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Check rice doneness; if necessary, let it simmer longer.
- Remove chicken when cool enough to handle and shred it before returning to the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 257
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg