Easy Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe (with Rice)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
or your favorite cooking oil
- 1/2 onion
chopped
- 2 celery sticks
chopped
- 2 carrots
diced
- 4 garlic cloves
minced
- 3 tbsp gluten free all-purpose flour
or regular all purpose flour
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- plus more to taste1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 cups bone broth
or chicken broth
- 3/4 cup basmati rice
rinsed and drained - jasmine rice works too
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
or heavy cream
- 1 lb chicken breasts
or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Optional: chopped parsley
for garnish
Directions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook stirring for 5 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add garlic, flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Pour it broth and scrape the bottom of the pan.
- 4
Increase the heat to high and cook until everything comes to a boil, then add rice and coconut milk. Bring back to boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
- 5
Cover the pot and simmer for 8 minutes while stirring every few minutes to keep the rice from sticking.
- 6
Add chopped chicken and cook for another 8-10 minutes until the rice and the chicken are both cooked. You can add more broth or water if the rice soaks up too much liquid.
- 7
Taste to add more salt and/or pepper, and serve warm. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if using.
Easy Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe (with Rice)
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of comforting, homemade chicken soup that's both hearty and incredibly easy to make? This Easy Creamy Chicken Soup with Rice delivers a satisfying, flavor-packed meal that's perfect for any day of the week.
What makes this creamy chicken soup truly shine is its simplicity as a one-pot wonder, bringing together tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, and fluffy rice in a rich, velvety broth. Its versatility also means you can effortlessly adapt it to be gluten-free or dairy-free without sacrificing any of the delicious flavor.
Imagine a spoonful of warm, savory broth, studded with perfectly cooked basmati rice, tender pieces of chicken, and a colorful medley of carrots, celery, and onion. The texture is wonderfully creamy, enveloping each bite in a comforting richness that's both satisfying and light. This soup comes together quickly, with only 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings when you need a wholesome, protein-packed meal on the table fast. It’s a truly comforting experience, blending fresh ingredients into a symphony of flavor.
This recipe is incredibly flexible for customization. You can swap bone broth for regular chicken broth, or use jasmine rice if basmati isn't on hand. For a dairy-free version, simply stick with full-fat coconut milk, or opt for heavy cream for a richer, more traditional dairy profile. Feel free to use chicken thighs instead of breasts for even more flavor, cut into bite-sized pieces. And for those with gluten sensitivities, gluten-free all-purpose flour works perfectly to thicken the broth.
This wholesome chicken and rice soup is a complete meal on its own, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for a bright finish.