Enjoy the ultimate comfort with this luxuriously creamy chicken and rice soup. It’s a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will satisfy all your cravings.
Imagine tender pieces of chicken, healthy vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, all swimming in a thick and velvety broth. This hearty soup is the ultimate soul-warming meal, perfect for cold winter nights.
Whether you’re feeling under the weather, stressed, or just in need of a pick-me-up, this soup will bring a smile to your face. It’s so comforting that you’ll forget it was prepared in a single pot!
And the best part is, it’s ready in just 30 minutes. So why wait? Make a batch of this delicious chicken and rice soup tonight and savor every warm and comforting spoonful.
Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
This creamy chicken and rice soup is a delicious and easy lunch or dinner that the whole family will love.
Between the hearty rice, flavorful chicken, and creamy broth, it’s essentially happiness in a bowl.
It’s the kind of soup that no one can say no to, including kids and picky eaters.
Complete with grains, protein, and vegetables, it’s also a complete meal in one.
Easy? Check.
Hearty? You bet.
Delicious? Absolutely.
What more could you ask for?
Ingredients
Not only is this recipe easy, but it also requires only a few basic ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Carrots, celery, onion – In the world of chefs, this is called mirepoix, and it’s a classic trio that serves as the base for many soups and stews.
- Garlic – I say half a teaspoon in the recipe card, but feel free to add as much as your heart desires!
- Canola oil – For sautéing the vegetables.
- Uncooked rice – I use jasmine rice because I love its fragrance and nutty flavor. But you can also try other varieties like brown or wild rice. Just make sure to add more liquid to the soup and cook it a bit longer.
- Dried basil and pepper – For added flavor.
- Chicken broth – The broth serves as the flavorful base of the soup. Feel free to use homemade broth if you have it, but any good quality store-bought broth will do.
- Evaporated milk – To add richness and creaminess to the soup.
- All-purpose flour – To thicken the soup. It creates a rich and creamy soup with the broth and milk.
- Chicken breast – You’ll need cooked and sliced chicken breast or shredded roasted chicken for added flavor.
How to Make Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
The most work you’ll have to do for this recipe is to chop the vegetables. From there, it’s just a matter of measuring and stirring!
1. Chop the vegetables.
You’ll need a carrot, celery stalks, an onion, and as much garlic as you’d like.
And if you want to speed up the preparation (after peeling), use a food processor. Just pulse everything a few times, and it should be roughly chopped.
Very easy.
2. Sauté the vegetables.
Heat a little oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Then add the chopped carrots, celery, and onions and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add the remaining ingredients.
Incorporate the uncooked rice, seasonings, and chicken broth into the pot, then bring the mixture to a boil.
When it starts to boil, reduce the heat and cover. Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
