Chicken and Rice Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
A warm and comforting chicken and rice soup recipe that’s perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the rice and thyme, and simmer until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Feel free to use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg