Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken & Herb Rice Soup Light, Nourishing, and Comforting

Introduction

This Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken & Herb Rice Soup is light yet deeply satisfying. Tender chicken, aromatic herbs, bright lemon, and fluffy rice slowly simmer together, creating a soup that’s soothing, flavorful, and perfect for chilly days, busy weeks, or whenever you need a bowl of comfort with a fresh twist.

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 cups chicken broth

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Juice of 1–2 lemons (to taste)

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

• 1 bay leaf

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

• Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)