Description
Healthy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or when you’re craving something wholesome. This delightful soup features tender chicken, nourishing brown rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a savory broth. It’s not only easy to prepare but also a great way to gather family around the table, creating heartwarming memories with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Once simmering, add brown rice, carrots, and celery; stir well.
- Cover and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
- Stir in fresh thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg