Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
Discover the cozy delight of creamy chicken and rice soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is cooked.
- Add shredded chicken, milk, and thyme; stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg