Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup Delight
This creamy chicken and rice soup is a comforting dish packed with flavor and texture. It's perfect for a cozy meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add thyme, oregano, and black pepper, stirring to coat vegetables.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; add uncooked rice.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Fold in shredded chicken and heavy cream; add frozen peas.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and let sit to thicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.