Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
This creamy chicken and rice soup is a cozy and easy meal to make for your family on a cold night! Made with fresh vegetables, lean chicken breasts, and just the right amount of cream, it's comforting, filling, and nourishing.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 medium carrots (diced)
- 3 ribs celery (diced)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup jasmine rice (or any white rice)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour and incorporate evenly into the veggies.
- While whisking constantly, pour in the chicken broth. Add the chicken breast, rice, and dried thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken to a bowl and shred with two forks.
- Add the chicken back to the soup. Stir in the heavy cream and remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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