It is perfect for those busy-day-dinners when you are just about out of time, but still want to put a hearty, nutritious meal on the dinner table. And if you love this soup you’ll be sure to love my creamy wild rice soup, it’s perfect for adding in leftover Thanksgiving turkey or ham. This soup starts out like most soups, with a hearty mix of onions, carrots, celery and seasonings for the base and it creates the perfect foundation of flavor for the velvety, creaminess of this Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup. In just 30 minutes, this soup will put a hush to your families hunger pangs. Get ready to cozy up and end the day on a warming, comforting note. Need some other cozy meal ideas for your dinner menu? Check out my Cheesy Chicken Risotto with Broccoli, Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta, and Pot Pie Casserole for inspiration!
You’ll Love This Soup Because…
This time-saving soup is quick and so easy to make. You will use just one pot so cleanup is s breeze. The surprise of the bright lemony flavors and the aromatic rosemary. It’s made with every day ingredients and pantry staples. …well, what’s not to love?! Chicken, rice, veggies, creamy goodness… yum!
Butter: Use butter for the best flavor, but olive oil can also be used. Yellow onion: Yellow onion adds sweetness to the soup and it’s always a good idea to start with cooking aromatics in a little fat (in this case butter) to add overall flavor to soups. Carrots: Carrots add a slightly sweet and earthy flavor. Celery: Think of the celery as a supporting actor in this soup. It’s not the main star, but along with the carrots and onions they are essential to make a flavorful, robust soup. Boneless skinless chicken thighs: Chicken thighs are tender and juicy and add more richness to the soup than chicken breast. However, feel free to use boneless skinless chicken breasts or even stir in leftover shredded chicken or a rotisserie chicken at the end if you’re in a pinch. Garlic: We all know when my recipe says 3 cloves, I’m really adding like 8 cloves. HAHA. Measure with your heart and what feels good! Thyme & rosemary: Aromatic herbs add delicious flavors to your soup. Be sure to use fresh, not dried. All-purpose flour: this helps thicken the creamy broth. Chicken broth: I recommend using a good broth that is packed with chicken flavor. Or even chicken bone broth. Half and half: Adding half and half adds a silky, rich flavor. You can use whole milk if you prefer. Soy sauce: just a little splash adds to the complexity of the soup that brightens and brings out the layers of flavors. Hot sauce: Much like salt, hot sauce will enhance and open up the flavors in your soup. Feel free to omit if you are sensitive to spicy foods. Rice: Adding uncooked rice to the soup allows it to soak up the rich flavors of the soup while it is cooking. Plus, it cooks right into the soup so there is no need to cook it beforehand and add another step!
