Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather. This hearty soup combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables in a rich creamy broth that warms you from the inside out. With its delightful aroma and irresistible flavor, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Add diced chicken along with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until chicken is white on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in rice and reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg