Description
Green Herby Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly days. This nourishing soup features tender chicken simmered with fresh herbs, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice in a rich broth that warms your soul. Each spoonful bursts with flavor, making it an experience worth savoring. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, this delightful recipe will gather loved ones around the table, creating cherished moments together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add them to the pot. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover everything fully and bring to a simmer.
- Cook until chicken is done (15-20 minutes), then remove it from the pot and shred it before returning it along with rinsed rice.
- Simmer until rice is tender (approximately another 20 minutes). Stir in fresh herbs and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls; garnish with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg