Easy Chicken and Rice Soup: Your Go-To Comfort Recipe for Cozy Nights
This Easy Chicken and Rice Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. Packed with flavorful chicken, healthy vegetables, and tender rice, it’s a heartwarming meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, cooked rice, carrots, and celery.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This soup can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken and Rice Soup, comfort food, easy recipe, cozy nights