Yield: 6 servings
Chicken Lemon Rice Soup
Chicken lemon rice soup is loaded with juicy shredded chicken, tender rice, and wholesome veggies in a bright and zesty broth. Made in one-pot for a quick and easy meal, this soup will quickly become a new family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 8 cups chicken broth, or stock
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- ¾ cup white rice, rinsed
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
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Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, over medium heat, add oil. Stir in the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken breasts, broth, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, parsley, and bay leaves. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cover the pot with the lid slightly askew and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the rice and continue to simmer (with the lid askew) for 15 minutes more, or until the rice is tender.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken. Stir in the lemon juice and serve warm!
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Notes
Make Ahead: If you're planning to make this ahead of time, you may want to make the rice separately and store in its own container. It will soak up the broth the longer it's kept.
Store Leftovers: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Keep the rice separate to keep it from soaking up all the broth.
Reheat: Warm on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or water to loosen it up if needed.
Freeze: Freeze the soup base without rice for up to 3 months. Add fresh rice when reheating for best results!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 323kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 1950mg, Potassium: 810mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 3708IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 2mg