LEMONY MUSHROOM-CHICKEN SOUP WITH RICE

Lemony Mushroom-Chicken Soup with Rice image

A light but hearty chicken soup with rice that is quick to prepare and tastes like it was cooked all day.

Provided by EllenB5

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Rice Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
½ large onion, chopped
1 pinch kosher salt
5 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 medium lemons, zested and juiced, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup cooked white rice
7 ounces shredded cooked skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Spray a 2-quart pot with cooking spray. Add onion and salt. Saute over medium heat until onion has turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, lemon zest, and garlic and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in cooked rice, shredded chicken, and lemon juice. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1314.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g