EASY CREAM OF CHICKEN RICE SOUP

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You can't go wrong with this easy cream of chicken rice soup. The perfect comfort food for a cold day!

Provided by CAQUINN2

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - shredded
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
½ small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
10 sprigs Italian flat leaf parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
3 cups chicken stock
3 cups milk
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place chicken in the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook 5 minutes, until juices run clear. Remove chicken, and set aside. Reduce heat to medium-low. Melt butter in the pot. Stir in onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook until lightly browned.
  • With a piece of kitchen twine, tie together the parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Pour stock and milk into the pot, and stir in the cooked chicken. Place herb bundle into soup. Simmer 25 minutes.
  • Bring the water to a boil in a separate pot, and stir in instant rice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove and discard herb bundle from soup. Stir in cooked rice and season with Old Bay before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 273.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Miryan Chavez
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This soup is the best!


Nomandla Petu
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I'm definitely going to be making this soup again and again.


bahar khan
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Joseph Munjini
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I love that this soup is made with simple, everyday ingredients.


Javed Boos
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


MP40 gaming Nepali
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This soup is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Antionetta Bridges
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love to make it on a cold winter day.


Editing Master
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This soup is a must-try for any soup lover. It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Mark Ruffalo
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This soup is a classic for a reason. It's creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Sureish Thakur
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I've tried many cream of chicken rice soup recipes, but this one is by far the best. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender. I also love that I can easily customize it to my liking by adding different vegetables or herbs.


Anointed Sinachi
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This soup was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was so quick and easy to make, and it tasted like something I would have spent hours cooking. My whole family loved it!


Selen Rubio
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky eater son ate two bowls. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


Michael Sewell
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This soup is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand. It's the perfect weeknight meal.


Wighto
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This soup was just what I was looking for on a cold winter day. It was warm and comforting, and the flavors were spot-on. I especially liked the addition of the cream cheese, which gave the soup a rich and creamy texture.


Mandy Henson
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to make it even easier.


Paige Dobler
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This soup was a hit with my family! The creamy broth was so flavorful and comforting, and the rice and chicken were cooked perfectly. I added a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, for a more hearty meal.