Chicken and Rice Soup Bowl

Greek · Winter · 45 min · Serves 4 · By The Lesapor Kitchen

This Chicken and Rice Soup Bowl brings warmth and comfort with simple ingredients and easy steps. It's a perfect meal to enjoy on a cold winter evening, offering a hint of Greek flavor with a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the sliced carrots and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the chicken broth, water, and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the lemon juice just before serving.