Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
$0.17
- 1 mediumyellow onion $0.76)
small dice, (about 1 cup, 150g
- 2garlic cloves $0.12)
minced, (1 tbsp
- ½ lb.carrots $0.54)
sliced, (1.5 cups, 227g
- ½ bunchcelery $0.94)
sliced, (2 cups, 227g
- 1 lb.chicken breast $2.67*)
boneless, skinless, (454g
- 1bay leaf
$0.23
- 1 tspdried oregano
$0.11
- 1 tspdried thyme
$0.21
- ½ tspblack pepper
freshly cracked, $0.08
- 1 cwild rice mix
250g, $2.64
- 6 cwater
48oz, $0.00
- 2 tbspbutter
$0.25
- 2 tbspall-purpose flour
$0.04
- 2 cwhole milk
$0.39
- ⅓ bunchfresh parsley
$0.36
- 1 tspsalt
Directions
- 1
Gather all of your ingredients.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Meanwhile, dice the onion (and mince the garlic if using fresh rather than pre-minced). Add the onion and garlic to the hot oil and saute until tender (5 min).
- 3
If using fresh carrots and celery, clean and slice them while the onions are sauteing. Add them to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes more.
- 4
Add the chicken breast (whole), bay leaf, oregano, thyme, cracked pepper, dry rice, and 6 cups of water to the pot. Do not add salt yet. Bring the pot up to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for one hour.
- 5
Near the end of the hour, begin to make the creamy milk mixture. In a small pot, melt 2 Tbsp of butter over medium heat. When it is fully melted, whisk in 2 Tbsp of all-purpose flour. Cook and stir the butter and flour mixture for two minutes.
- 6
Now, whisk in the milk and allow it to come up to a simmer, whisking occasionally to keep it from scorching on the bottom. Once it reaches a simmer, it will have thickened slightly. Remove it from the heat.
- 7
In the pot, carefully shred the chicken with two forks. Rinse and chop the parsley. Add the parsley and the thickened milk mixture to the soup. Season with salt to taste. I used about 2 tsp of salt, but start with a little and add more as needed. I also added a touch more pepper at this point. Serve hot!
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of warm, comforting soup that feels like a hug from the inside out? This Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup delivers everything you desire and more, transforming simple ingredients into a truly satisfying meal.
What makes this recipe stand out is its commitment to fresh, wholesome ingredients and a light yet decadent creamy broth. You'll love how the fresh vegetables, hearty wild rice, and tender chicken come together in a perfectly balanced, made-from-scratch experience that easily outshines any store-bought alternative.
Expect a rich, savory broth that’s surprisingly light, enveloping generous chunks of succulent chicken breast and an abundance of crisp-tender carrots, celery, and sweet onion. The wild rice mix adds a wonderful chewiness and nutty depth, making each spoonful incredibly satisfying and wholesome. It’s a hearty, flavorful soup that feels both luxurious and genuinely comforting, perfect for any occasion.
This Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is designed to be a comforting, satisfying meal just as it is, with its perfect blend of fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and hearty wild rice in a beautifully balanced creamy broth, seasoned with aromatic oregano, thyme, and bay leaf.
Serve this cozy soup with a crusty piece of bread for dipping, or a simple side salad, making it a complete and delightful meal for your family and friends.