Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Indulge in the warmth of our creamy chicken and rice soup, a delightful comfort food perfect for chilly evenings. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, and a rich, creamy broth that envelops each ingredient in flavor. Ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in, this soup promises to satisfy every palate. With minimal prep time and common ingredients, it’s a go-to recipe you’ll want to keep on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 stick celery (chopped finely)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled & chopped finely)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup uncooked white jasmine rice
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 pound uncooked chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces/strips)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, sauté chopped celery, carrots, and onion in olive oil for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and flour; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to dissolve the flour completely.
- Mix in Italian seasoning, jasmine rice, and heavy cream; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer with the lid slightly ajar for about 10 minutes.
- Add bite-sized pieces of chicken; continue cooking for another 7–10 minutes until chicken and rice are fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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