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Cream of chicken rice soup recipe

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Susan
A cozy and comforting soup made with tender chicken, soft jasmine rice, and a creamy, flavorful broth, perfect for chilly days and easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 stick celery, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¾ cup uncooked white jasmine rice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces uncooked
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Extra chicken broth or water as needed to thin soup

Instructions
 

  • In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add celery, carrots, and onion. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in minced garlic and flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add Italian seasoning and uncooked jasmine rice. Stir to combine.
  • Pour in heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add cubed chicken to the soup. Simmer for another 7–10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.
  • Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • If the soup becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or water to reach desired consistency.
  • Serve warm with optional fresh herbs or crusty bread on the side.

Notes

For best texture in leftovers, consider cooking the rice separately and adding it to individual portions. This soup thickens as it sits. Stir in extra broth when reheating. To make dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk or a plant-based cream alternative. For gluten-free, use a cornstarch slurry instead of flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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