Vegetarian Chicken Soup with Rice

Cozy up with a bowl of Vegetarian Chicken Soup with Rice, a hearty, plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. This wholesome recipe combines tender plant-based chicken, nutty long-grain white rice, and a medley of fresh aromatics like onions, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth infused with dried thyme, oregano, and a hint of garlic. Balanced with a splash of zesty lemon juice and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this soup is as nourishing as it is satisfying. Ready in under an hour and perfect for meal prepping, it’s the ultimate feel-good dish that’s warming, protein-packed, and entirely vegetarian.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 pound plant-based chicken pieces
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and add dried thyme, dried oregano, and the bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the long-grain white rice.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 7

After 15 minutes, add the plant-based chicken pieces to the pot.

Step 8

Continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the plant-based chicken is heated through.

Step 9

Remove and discard the bay leaf.

Step 10

Stir in chopped fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Step 12

Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2874.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2026.2

Total Fat 68.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8795.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.9g
Protein 133.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 656.4mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 5180.8mg	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: 26.1%

Carbs: 43.7%