Easy Chicken and Rice Soup: A Cozy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and comforting chicken and rice soup with the added flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add rice and cook according to package instructions.
- Once rice is cooked, add shredded chicken and cooked turkey bacon back to the pot.
- Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth.
- Add more vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken and Rice Soup, Chicken Soup, Comfort Food