Description
A rich and cozy creamy chicken and rice soup made with tender chicken, soft vegetables, jasmine rice, and a velvety broth. Perfect for cold days and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 stick celery, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 cup uncooked white jasmine rice
1 cup heavy cream
1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Sauté celery, carrots, and onion in olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic and flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to dissolve flour.
4. Add Italian seasoning, rice, and cream.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and partially cover.
6. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add chicken and cook 7-10 minutes until chicken and rice are done.
8. Season generously with salt and pepper.
9. Add extra broth if soup becomes too thick.
Notes
Recipe serves 4-6 depending on portion size.
Rice absorbs broth quickly; add more as needed.
Cook rice separately if storing leftovers.
Do not use lower-fat substitutes for cream to prevent curdling.
Best enjoyed fresh; soups with cream and rice do not freeze well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 548
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 1046
- Fat: 29
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 154
Keywords: creamy chicken rice soup, chicken and rice soup, comfort food