Easy Chicken and Rice Soup: Comforting Flavor Made Simple
A delicious and comforting chicken and rice soup that is easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery and sauté until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and rice.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or parsley.
- This soup can be made in advance and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken and Rice Soup, chicken soup, comfort food