Savory Chicken and Rice Soup

This classic soup is both filling and delicious. Pack leftovers in a storage container to reheat for lunch the next day.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:52:34 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories221.7 kcal (11%)

Total Fat4.4 g (6%)

Carbs30.1 g (12%)

Sugars2.6 g (3%)

Protein14.6 g (29%)

Sodium920.2 mg (46%)

Fiber1.7 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil

3carrots

large, peeled and diced

1stalk celery

diced

1 teaspoonminced garlic

1 tablespoononion powder

½ teaspoondried thyme

5 cupsgluten-free chicken broth

½ teaspoonseasoned salt

⅛ teaspoonground black pepper

2 x 5 ounceboneless skinless chicken breasts

diced

1 cuplong-grain white rice

Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and celery and sauté vegetables for 5-7 minutes, until very tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, onion powder and thyme and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 2

Add broth, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add chicken and rice and stir to combine. Turn heat down to medium and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from the heat and cover, and let sit for five minutes. Serve warm.