Low Sodium Chicken Soup with Rice

Warm, nourishing, and heart-healthy, this Low Sodium Chicken Soup with Rice is the ultimate comfort food that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Made with lean chicken breasts, hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and perfectly seasoned with aromatic herbs like thyme and parsley, this soup delivers a satisfying meal with minimal salt. The addition of uncooked white rice soaks up the flavorful low sodium chicken broth, creating a hearty texture, while a splash of fresh lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just under an hour, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or soothing meals when you need a lighter yet filling option. Garnished with fresh parsley, this wholesome soup serves six and is an ideal choice for a low-sodium diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned.

Step 3

Chop the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Add the chopped vegetables and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and water. Stir in the uncooked white rice, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried parsley, and ground black pepper.

Step 6

Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice and remove the bay leaf.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more black pepper or herbs if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if using.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3595.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2055.9

Total Fat 46.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 5029.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 187.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 575.3mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 4424.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.8%

Protein: 37.2%

Carbs: 42.0%