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Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup for Comfort Meals

A white bowl filled with creamy rice soup featuring shredded chicken and topped with fresh parsley.
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Make this simple, creamy chicken and rice soup for a satisfying, comforting meal. It uses basic ingredients and comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (long-grain or medium-grain)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the uncooked rice, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken and heat through for about 3 minutes.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream until the soup is fully incorporated and creamy. Do not boil the soup after adding the cream.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, confirm your chicken broth is certified gluten-free.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • This soup tastes great as leftovers the next day.

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