Description
A comforting and nourishing soup packed with vegetables, flavor, and protein—perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked rice or quinoa, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use homemade chicken broth for richer flavor or opt for a low-sodium version. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. For vegetarian options, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: soup, Italian, comfort food, healthy, easy recipe