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Home » Dairy Free » Slow Cooker Chicken Lemon Rice Soup.

Slow Cooker Chicken Lemon Rice Soup.

Jan 14, 2018 · Modified: Feb 19, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 12 Comments

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slow cooker chicken lemon rice soup

Slow cooker chicken lemon rice soup is delicious, comforting, and naturally dairy and gluten free. A wonderfully warming soup for the winter months!

slow cooker lemon rice soup

The winter weather is really something right now, isn’t it? Here in the Midwest, we are in the middle of a bitter cold snap. Temps in the single digits have me hiding inside with a cup of tea in my hand at all times.

Or better yet, a bowl of soup in my hands. Specifically, a bowl of chicken lemon rice soup.

chicken lemon rice soup

The ingredients are so simple…rice, chicken, broth, and lots of fresh lemon juice. But after a few hours in the slow cooker, they combine into a deliciously warm and comforting soup.

The chicken thighs are fall-apart tender, and the rice cooks down to the point of adding some creaminess to the sauce, which is nice – there’s no need to add any dairy to make this soup creamy.

If you prefer to make this with brown rice, you can do that! The brown rice will probably stay a little firmer than the white rice does, resulting in a slightly different texture.

If you don’t like peas, you can leave them out. Feel free to add green beans or a different vegetable if you wish!

dairy free chicken lemon rice soup

This slow cooker chicken lemon rice soup is:

  • gluten free and dairy free
  • free of the top 8 allergens
  • creamy and comforting
  • perfect for cold weather

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slow cooker lemon rice soup
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Slow Cooker Chicken Lemon Rice Soup.

Creamy and comforting, this slow cooker chicken lemon rice soup is gluten free and dairy free. 

Course Soup
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 233 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 6 boneless, skinless, chicken thighs
  • ¾ cup long grain white rice
  • 64 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the olive oil, chopped onion and carrots, chicken thighs, rice, and 56 ounces of broth in the slow cooker. 

  2. Place the remaining 8 ounces of broth in the refrigerator. Close the slow cooker and cook the soup on high for 4 hours, or low for 7-8 hours. 
  3. About a half hour before the end of the cooking time, place the frozen peas in a colander and rinse them to thaw. Add them to the slow cooker. 

  4. Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. If the soup looks like it needs a little more liquid, add the remaining 8 ounces of broth - you should warm it in the microwave before adding to the slow cooker. 

  5. Let the soup cook for another half an hour. It will be thick, and the rice will be somewhat broken down. Season with more salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Chicken Lemon Rice Soup.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 1139mg50%
Potassium 588mg17%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 2705IU54%
Vitamin C 40.3mg49%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


If you’re in need of more soup recipes, try this broccoli potato soup or this dairy free tomato carrot soup.

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Octavia

    January 08, 2022 at 4:16 am

    Has anyone shopped at Good Nature EVAPOR Vapor Store located in 503 S Loop 4, Ste A?

    Reply
  2. Kristen

    October 17, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for the recipe! I was curious how many cups is a serving size?

    Reply
  3. Sallie

    February 18, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    So easy and delicious. I added some garlic and thyme as well. Perfection on a cold, snowy day.

    Reply
  4. Renee

    December 17, 2019 at 11:29 am

    hi!
    Can I substitute Chicken Breasts for the Thighs?
    Thanks.
    R

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      December 22, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      Yes, that should be fine!

      Reply
  5. Mari

    February 22, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    This was great! We did it with brown rice and it worked well. Thanks for the delicious recipe! I’d love more slow cooker ideas, as I have thus far been a pressure cooker person. Now that I have a baby, the slow cooker is the only way I get anything done because I can set it up during nap time and then just eat hours later. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      February 23, 2018 at 8:13 pm

      So happy you loved this recipe! Thanks for letting me know! If you search “slow cooker” on my site, you will see all my slow cooker recipes!

      Reply
  6. Ann James

    January 17, 2018 at 6:02 am

    5 stars
    Hi Kelly et al, Thanks for this recipe. I love lemon so added the grated zest of the lemons to the soup as well as their juice, along with some chopped parsley & garlic. 15 minutes in my pressure cooker & it was ready to scoff :) I use the Tetrapak chicken broth from Costco for soup, Gf & Df, & just more chickeny than stock cubes which I find a bit salty sometimes altho’ Kallo organic are good.
    Thank you for all the lovely recipes you devise & share

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      January 19, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      So happy you liked it! Thank you for letting me know!

      Reply
      • Ann James

        January 21, 2018 at 10:43 am

        5 stars
        Chicken & lemon rice soup, Hi all, made this again & because I knew we wouldn’t eat the whole pot but would be reheating at later date for lunch, used quinoa instead of rice. Just as delish ! x

        Reply
        • Kelly Roenicke

          January 31, 2018 at 11:49 am

          I’m so glad you liked this recipe, thank you for letting me know!

          Reply
  7. pamela

    January 16, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe. I had chicken lemon rice soup at a restaurant and was craving it again! Perfect!

    Reply

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