Name: Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil; 1 small white onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup white rice; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp fresh dill; salt and pepper

AuthorNorma OlyaDifficultyBeginner

Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup – quick-cooking chicken soup with rice, vegetables, and a light lemony broth. It’s my favorite winter soup and great for when you’re feeling a little under the weather!

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp olive oil

1 small white onion, diced

2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup white rice

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp fresh dill

salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add onion and carrots and cook until they begin to soften and onion starts to turn translucent.

Add garlic and rice; cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.

Stir in cooked chicken, lemon juice, and fresh dill.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve hot with more fresh dill on top, if desired.

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