Description
A wholesome, one-pot chicken soup loaded with fresh vegetables, rice, and tender chicken breast, finished with lemon and dill.
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small zucchini, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup short grain rice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery along with salt and pepper, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until tender. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one additional minute until fragrant.
- Clear a space in the center of the pot by pushing vegetables to the side. Place the chicken breasts in the center, season with thyme, and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken, add the water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, cut into small cubes.
- Return the cubed chicken to the pot. Add the rice, tomatoes, and zucchini. Simmer uncovered for approximately 30 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the fresh dill and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For freezing, it is best to leave the rice out and cook fresh rice when reheating the soup to prevent it from becoming mushy. You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer dark meat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Resting Time:
- Cook Time: 1 hr 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 553mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
Keywords: Chicken Vegetable Soup, easy chicken soup, healthy soup recipe, one pot meal