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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is loaded with carrots, celery, onions, simple spices and ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for simple dinner.
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Sarah Alvord, Feeding Your Fam

Ingredients

  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced (about 2 carrots)
  • 1 cup celery, sliced (3 stalks)
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup rice, uncooked
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a large 5 quart pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add in the carrots, celery, onions and garlic. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes until just tender.
  • Add in the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, rice, bay leaf and diced chicken. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to a simmer.
  • Cover the pot with the lid and continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the cream. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1021mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2630IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: 30 Minute Meal, American, Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food
Keyword: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
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