Description
Chicken and Rice Soup with Vegetables is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or when you need a nourishing meal. This heartwarming dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of colorful vegetables simmered in a savory broth. The aroma fills your kitchen as it cooks, inviting family and friends to gather around the table. Quick and easy to prepare in under an hour, this soup is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, as it stores well for quick dinners throughout the week. Dive into a bowl of this wholesome recipe that promises to delight your taste buds and warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and pour in enough broth to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Stir in carrots, celery, rinsed rice, salt, pepper, and any additional herbs. Cover partially and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove chicken from pot, shred it using forks, and return shredded meat back into the soup. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg