Description
Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup is a cozy, hearty dinner made with tender chicken, soft rice, vegetables, and a rich creamy broth, making it one of the best easy chicken soup recipes for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup long grain white rice
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, then cook until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
2. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring until smooth.
3. Add the rice, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and cook until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the cooked chicken and let it warm through for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and milk, then stir until fully combined. Heat gently without boiling.
6. Stir in the fresh parsley, taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.
Notes
This soup thickens as it sits because the rice continues to absorb liquid, so add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.
Rotisserie chicken works especially well here and makes the soup even easier to prepare on busy nights.
For the creamiest texture, keep the heat low after adding the milk and cream so the soup stays smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 78mg