Lemony Chicken Rice Soup: A Comforting Bowl of Goodness
A warm and comforting bowl of lemony chicken and rice soup, perfect for any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the shredded chicken, cooked rice, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the lemon juice to your taste for more tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemony Chicken Rice Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipes