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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

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  • Author: Mari
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food made with tender chicken thighs, hearty vegetables, long grain rice, and a luxuriously creamy broth. It’s a warm and satisfying one-pot meal perfect for cold days.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 tsp. kosher salt

  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning

  • 1/4 tsp. mustard powder

  • 1/4 tsp. paprika

  • 1/4 tsp. chili flakes

  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced

  • 3 large carrots, peeled and diced

  • 3 stalks celery, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped

  • 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 6 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup half and half

  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce

  • 1 Tbsp. hot sauce

  • 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Garnish: Parmesan cheese, black pepper, fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes. Set aside.

  2. Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Season with a pinch of salt and sauté for 5–7 minutes.

  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  4. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until no longer pink. Mix in thyme and rosemary.

  5. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring to coat evenly.

  6. Gradually add chicken broth, half & half, soy sauce, and hot sauce, stirring constantly.

  7. Add rice, increase heat to bring soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and soup thickens. Stir frequently.

  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with Parmesan, black pepper, and parsley before serving.

Notes

  • The rice thickens the soup as it cooks, releasing starch. Add more broth or water to thin it out if needed, especially when reheating leftovers.

  • Customize heat with additional hot sauce or omit chili flakes for a milder version.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yumandjoy.com/creamy-chicken-and-rice-soup/