Name: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works well); 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice; 1 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Optional garnish: baby spinach, fresh parsley

Description

This creamy chicken and rice soup is a comforting bowl perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy rainy days. Tender chicken, creamy broth, and perfectly cooked rice come together in this rich and satisfying soup.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works well)
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: baby spinach, fresh parsley

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Instructions

Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5–7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Stir in rice and dried thyme. Cook 2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes until rice is tender.
Add shredded chicken and heavy cream. Stir and simmer uncovered 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Season with salt and black pepper. Optionally stir in baby spinach or top with fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

Use cooked rice to speed up preparation, reducing broth slightly.
Swap heavy cream with half-and-half, coconut milk, or dairy-free alternative.
For best freezing results, freeze before adding cream.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Comfort Food