Description
Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup is the kind of cozy comfort food that makes dinner feel instantly more inviting. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, soft rice, aromatic vegetables, and a rich creamy broth into one satisfying bowl. It is perfect for a quick dinner, easy family meal, comforting lunch, or simple food idea for chilly days. If you are looking for easy soup recipes, dinner ideas, chicken recipes, or hearty homemade meals, this one delivers warm, creamy flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, then cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir well for 1 minute.
5. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring until smooth.
6. Add the shredded chicken, uncooked rice, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
7. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.
8. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the milk and heavy cream.
9. Warm the soup gently for 3 to 5 minutes without boiling.
10. Stir in the parsley, taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.
Notes
Do not let the soup boil after adding the milk and heavy cream, or the texture can turn grainy instead of smooth and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 78mg