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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
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Indulge in the creamy goodness of this comforting Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup. Packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this soup is a hearty meal perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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Main Soup:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Cream Mixture:

  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Combine chicken, broth, rice, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked.
  4. Shred chicken and return to pot.
  5. Whisk flour with milk until smooth. Stir into soup with cream. Simmer until thickened.
  6. Optional: Stir in Parmesan, remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken and add it after rice is cooked.
  • You can substitute wild rice for a nutty flavor, adjusting the cook time.

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