Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe
A warm and comforting creamy chicken and rice soup that’s perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add rice and cook until tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for additional 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use brown rice instead of white rice.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg