Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
A deliciously creamy chicken and rice soup that warms the soul.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the rice and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream and thyme, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, add more cream or flour.
- Use leftover chicken for added convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup