Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

Warm up your soul with this hearty chicken and rice soup, a comforting one-pot recipe loaded with tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly nights or soothing a cold, this easy-to-make soup combines protein-packed chicken breasts, long-grain white rice, and a medley of onions, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a rich chicken broth infused with thyme, rosemary, and a hint of lemon. Ready in just 50 minutes and serving up to six, this wholesome recipe delivers both nutrition and flavor, making it an ideal dinner option for the whole family. Garnished with fresh parsley and a zesty pop of lemon juice, this timeless classic is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts into the pot and pour in the chicken broth.

Step 5

Add the uncooked rice, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 25 minutes.

Step 7

After 25 minutes, remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set them on a cutting board.

Step 8

Shred the chicken using two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice.

Step 10

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or pepper.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3057 grams (3057.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2041

Total Fat 46.70g	60%
Saturated Fat 9.50g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 386mg	129%
Sodium 7364mg	320%
Total Carbohydrate 210.00g	76%
Dietary Fiber 13.70g	49%
Total Sugars 21.30g
Protein 186.00g	372%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 441mg	34%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 4265mg	91%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.0%

Protein: 37.1%

Carbs: 41.9%