Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and comforting bowl of chicken and rice soup, perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and basil; cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice and reduce heat; simmer until rice is cooked.
- Add shredded chicken and heavy cream; stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, use less broth.
- Can substitute rice with quinoa for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup, comfort food, soup recipe