Description
Looking for the best chicken rice soup recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so comforting. Whether you’re after healthy lunch ideas or a simple dinner, this bowl delivers! Great for cold days, quick recovery meals, or prepping ahead. Save this easy soup recipe for your next cozy kitchen moment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add rice, salt, pepper, and seasoning. Reduce heat and simmer.
- Cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add lemon juice before serving for a fresh twist.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- If using pre-cooked rice, add it in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Freeze leftovers in portions for easy reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg