Description
This creamy chicken and rice soup is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender chicken, soft rice, and a rich, creamy broth with aromatic vegetables and herbs. It’s perfect for chilly days or anytime you need a warm, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the soup.
- Add uncooked rice and simmer for another 15–20 minutes until tender.
- In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in flour to make a roux, cooking for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Pour the cream mixture into the soup, stir, and simmer for 5 minutes until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute brown rice for white rice, but increase cooking time.
- Use milk instead of cream for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or other vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; add extra broth when reheating as rice absorbs liquid.
- Can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a gluten-free version, replace flour with a gluten-free thickener.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
