Quick and Easy Hearty Rice Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Quick and Easy Hearty Rice Soup, a comforting recipe perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Packed with wholesome ingredients like tender carrots, celery, and cooked rice, this flavorful soup comes together in just 30 minutes. A base of chicken or vegetable broth infused with aromatic garlic, dried thyme, and a hint of lemon creates a rich, satisfying flavor profile that’s both light and nourishing. Whether you use white, brown, or wild rice, this one-pot dish is endlessly versatile and can be tailored to your preferences. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, this soul-soothing soup is ideal for chilly evenings or as a make-ahead meal for the whole family. Ready in no time and bursting with hearty goodness, it’s the ultimate comfort food you’ll want to revisit time and time again.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or wild rice)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 unit bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional for brightness)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for another 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a gentle boil.

Step 5

Add the cooked rice, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Lower the heat to a simmer and let the soup cook for 10–12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If desired, stir in the lemon juice for a hint of brightness.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2192.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	985.9

Total Fat 32.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7665.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 14.6g
Protein 23.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 228.0mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1158.7mg	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: 30.1%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 60.3%