Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

Warm up with this bright and zesty Lemon Chicken Rice Soup, loaded with tender veggies and a refreshing kick from fresh lemon juice. It's comfort in a bowl!

Course Soup

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 290kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1 cup diced carrots
1 large onion, chopped
3 sticks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
9 cups chicken broth
½ cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken meat
1 cup rice, rinsed and drained
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, lemon rind and salt. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken broth and lemon juice, and bring to a simmer.
Add the shredded chicken meat and rice, and cook, stirring constantly, for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve hot.

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