Chicken Lemon Rice Soup Simple and Healthy Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
• 2 lemons juice
• 1 lemon zest
• to taste salt
• for garnish fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add the dried thyme, turmeric powder, and black pepper. Cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute to release the spices’ flavors.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Once boiling, add the rinsed rice to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and cover, letting it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.
6. Stir in the shredded chicken, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
7. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to integrate the flavors, then remove from heat.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.