Chicken Lemon Rice Soup
Warm your soul with this delightful Chicken Lemon Rice Soup, a perfect blend of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty lemon in a comforting broth. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for any occasion, transforming a simple meal into a cozy gathering. With vibrant flavors that brighten even the dreariest days, it’s bound to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley) for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook until slightly softened. Add chicken breasts and brown on both sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and rinsed jasmine rice; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Squeeze in the juice of two lemons, enhancing the soup's brightness.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it, then return to the pot along with chopped herbs. Stir well and season to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg