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Creamy Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

A comforting, creamy chicken and rice soup brightened with fresh lemon juice and zest for a cozy yet refreshing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.75 cup white rice uncooked
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until rice is tender.
  4. Stir in cooked chicken and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Lower heat and slowly add cream, stirring constantly.
  6. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and serve warm with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Add extra broth when reheating, as rice will absorb liquid over time.