Description
A velvety, comforting soup featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and aromatic vegetables in a rich, creamy broth that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- 2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to create a roux. The mixture should become slightly golden.
- 3. Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4. Add chicken breasts to the pot, ensuring they’re submerged in the liquid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- 5. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly. Add rice to the simmering broth and cook for 15-18 minutes until tender.
- 6. While rice cooks, shred the chicken using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- 7. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Heat through for 3-4 minutes without boiling. Remove bay leaves.
- 8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The soup will thicken as it sits; add broth or water when reheating. Can be frozen for up to 3 months, though the texture may change slightly. For best results, freeze without rice and cream, then add fresh when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g