Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
This creamy chicken and rice soup is a comforting and satisfying meal that comes together quickly. It's packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, creamy broth, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- large pot
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 0.5 medium onion diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice the chicken breast and all vegetables.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced celery, carrot, and onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
Cooking the Soup
- Add chicken breast to the pot and cook until lightly browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the cooked rice and heavy cream, heating through for 2-3 minutes, but do not boil.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the broth while simmering and remove it before serving. Fresh herbs like parsley or dill can also be a wonderful garnish.