Heart-Healthy Chicken Soup with Rice
Warm, nourishing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Heart-Healthy Chicken Soup with Rice is a wholesome comfort food that's as good for your soul as it is for your body. Made with lean boneless chicken breasts, nutrient-packed vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and nutty brown rice, this recipe balances hearty satisfaction with heart health. A splash of zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley brighten the savory base of low-sodium chicken broth, enhanced with aromatic thyme and garlic. Perfect for a cozy lunch or a light dinner, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 50 minutes and offers six generous servings. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or fighting off a winter chill, this low-fat, protein-rich soup is a delicious way to keep wellness on the menu.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.75 cup brown rice
- 1 leaves bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the chicken broth, brown rice, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer covered for about 20 minutes.
Step 6
While the soup is simmering, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Step 7
Add the chicken pieces to the pot and continue to simmer for another 12-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
Step 8
Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice, and remove the bay leaf before serving.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2838.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1138.4 |
| Total Fat 33.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 295.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2194.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.8g | |
| Protein 133.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 3.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 341.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2347.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories