Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Recipe
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cold evenings and satisfying for the whole family.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cooked chicken and rice, and cook until rice is tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy your creamy soup!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Add spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup, comfort food, soup recipe