Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
This creamy chicken and rice soup is a comforting and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be ready in under an hour.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup of uncooked long grain white rice
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the thyme, oregano, basil, black pepper, and salt and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the chicken and rice and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the soup hot.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 437 kcal
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
Additional Tips and Variations:
- For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the chicken.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free chicken broth and gluten-free rice.
- For a spicier version, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
- For a creamier version, add an additional 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
This creamy chicken and rice soup is a comforting and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be ready in under an hour. With a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will love.
