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creamy chicken and rice soup

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

This creamy chicken and rice soup is warm, filling, and full of flavor, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing vegetables
  • 1 cup Chopped onions
  • 1 cup Chopped carrots
  • 1 cup Chopped celery
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour For thickening the soup
  • 6 cups Chicken broth Use low-sodium if possible
  • 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 cup Cooked white rice Ensure rice is cooked before adding to soup
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Salt To taste Adjust based on preference
  • Black pepper To taste Adjust based on preference
  • Dried thyme To taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  4. Sprinkle in the flour. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.
Cooking
  1. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits for extra flavor.
  2. Stir in the cooked shredded chicken, then season with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add the cooked white rice to the pot. Stir gently and let everything simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat. Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Let the soup heat through but do not let it boil.
  5. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serving
  1. Ladle the creamy chicken and rice soup into bowls and serve warm. Pair with crusty bread or a side salad.

Notes

Customize by adding more veggies, using different proteins, or making it dairy-free. Adjust seasonings to taste.