Description
A quick and comforting chicken rice soup recipe that can be made in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add shredded chicken, cooked rice, and thyme; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy 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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: 35-Minute Chicken Rice Soup, quick chicken soup, cozy meal