Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
A comforting and hearty creamy chicken and rice soup perfect for chilly days, combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and rich flavors to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables by heating oil in a large pot, then adding chopped onions, diced carrots, and diced celery for about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in shredded cooked chicken and rice, and cook on medium heat for around 15 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, reduce heat, and warm through while seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Control temperature while cooking to prevent boiling the cream, and use quality chicken broth for better flavor.