Description
This comforting Chicken Rice Soup is a wholesome, hearty meal perfect for chilly days or when you need a nourishing bowl. Featuring tender shredded chicken, nutritious vegetables, and fragrant herbs simmered with rice in a flavorful chicken broth, it’s an easy stovetop recipe that’s both satisfying and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
Protein & Seasoning
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables are softened and aromatic. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its flavor.
- Add Broth and Rice: Pour in the chicken broth and add the uncooked long grain white rice. Sprinkle in the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer Soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer gently for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and cooked through.
- Incorporate Chicken: Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and allow the soup to simmer for another 5 minutes to heat the chicken thoroughly.
- Finish and Serve: If using, add the juice of half a lemon to brighten the flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- To save time, use a rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked rice.
- Substitute white rice with brown rice, but increase the simmer time accordingly to ensure the rice cooks thoroughly.
- The lemon juice adds brightness but can be omitted if preferred.
- This soup is gluten-free, but always check broth labels to ensure no gluten-containing additives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
