Description
A soul-soothing bowl of creamy chicken and rice soup, perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice (long-grain or basmati)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by heating a splash of olive oil in your large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables soften, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Once softened, stir in the minced garlic, allowing it to cook for just another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the rice and shredded chicken, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the soup cook for about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the rice reaches perfection, pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
This soup freezes well. Consider using an Instant Pot for convenience or adjust with extra ingredients as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: soup, chicken soup, creamy soup, comfort food, family meal