Easy Chicken Rice Soup Recipe
This easy chicken rice soup is a comforting and hearty meal, perfect for chilly nights. Packed with tender chicken, rice, and flavorful broth, it’s a quick and easy recipe for dinner that the whole family will love!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup white rice, cooked
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and add shredded chicken, cooked rice, thyme, and parsley.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!