Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbspoil
- 1onion)
(finely chopped
- 2 largecarrots)
(peeled and diced, or 3 medium
- 2ribs celery)
(halved and sliced
- 3 clovesgarlic)
(minced
- 1 tspdried parsley
- ½ tspdried thyme
- 5 clow sodium chicken broth
- 2boneless
skinless chicken breasts), (raw, about 1 lb
- 1 clong grain rice)
(white or brown
- 1 tspsalt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- 1 ccream)
(any kind - higher fat will have a richer flavor and thicker consistency
Directions
- 1
In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and celery and cook and stir for 3-4 minutes, until onion is translucent.
- 2
Add garlic, parsley and thyme and cook 1 minute.
- 3
Add broth, uncooked chicken, uncooked rice, salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium-low (a simmer), cover, and cook for 15-30 minutes(15-20 minutes for white rice, 30-35 minutes for brown rice), stirring every 10 minutes, or until vegetables and rice are tender.
- 5
Remove chicken from pot and shred. Add back to the pot with the cream. Serve.
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting bowl of warmth that feels homemade but comes together in a flash? This Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is your answer, offering tender chicken, soft rice, and a rich broth perfect for any weeknight meal.
What sets this soup apart is its effortless one-pot preparation, combining savory chicken with a medley of aromatic vegetables and creamy rice, all simmered to perfection. You'll achieve that sought-after creamy texture without fuss, making it a go-to for hearty satisfaction that feels wonderfully homemade.
Prepare for a supremely comforting experience with every spoonful of this luscious Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup. You'll discover tender, shredded chicken mingling with perfectly cooked long-grain rice, all enveloped in a rich, velvety broth that has been deepened by aromatic sautéed onions, carrots, and celery. The hint of dried parsley and thyme adds a subtle, herbaceous note, balancing the creamy richness for a truly satisfying bowl. It's hearty, fulfilling, and feels like a warm hug on a spoon, designed to please palates with its classic flavors.
Customization & Serving
Easily adapt this creamy soup to your pantry. For a slightly different texture, you can use either white or brown long grain rice, with brown rice offering a nuttier undertone. The recipe calls for cream of any kind, but remember that higher fat cream will yield a richer flavor and thicker consistency, allowing you to tailor it to your preference. If you wish to adjust the herbal notes, feel free to slightly increase or decrease the dried parsley and thyme to taste.
This hearty soup makes a wonderful main course on its own, perfect for a cozy family dinner. Serve it with a crusty slice of bread to soak up every last drop of the delicious creamy broth for an even more satisfying meal.