Description
This creamy chicken and rice soup? Oh honey, it’s not just soup it’s a hug in a bowl. Think: soft carrots, juicy chicken, and cozy, starchy rice swimming in a thick, dreamy broth. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you sigh before you even sit down.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup half and half (or whole milk)
- ¾ cup long grain white rice (jasmine preferred)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Freshly grated parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Dice chicken and toss with salt, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes. In a large pot, sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and add carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat veggies. Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Add half and half, soy sauce, hot sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to combine.
- Stir in uncooked rice and reserved chicken. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If soup becomes too thick, add more broth as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot, garnished with parmesan and fresh parsley. Even better the next day!
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Swap in wild or brown rice but cook longer. For dairy-free, try oat or coconut milk. If it thickens after chilling, add broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg