Warming chicken and rice soup with tender meat, vegetables, and herbs in savory broth. Ready in under an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
04 - 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 3 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Rice
07 - 3/4 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
→ Broth & Seasoning
08 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
11 - 2 bay leaves
12 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
→ Finishing Touches
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Juice of 1/2 lemon, optional
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add chicken breasts, chicken broth, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
04 - Add rinsed rice, reduce heat to low, and cover with a lid. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
05 - Remove chicken breasts from the pot using tongs or a slotted spoon. Shred meat using two forks, then return to the soup.
06 - Discard bay leaves. Stir in fresh chopped parsley and lemon juice if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
