The weather has been mild here in Wisconsin recently, but it looks like a cool down is on the way. This creamy, hot, comfort chicken soup is the perfect way to warm up on the coldest January days!
Prep: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Servings: Four
Ingredients
1 stick of finely chopped celery
2 medium to large peeled and chopped carrots
½ medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp flour
4 cups chicken broth
¼ tbsp Italian seasoning
¾ cup uncooked white jasmine rice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 lb uncooked chicken breasts, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix it Up
Combine all veggies in a large pot. Add olive oil and saute for about 5 minutes making sure to stir occasionally. Add in garlic and cook for just about 30 seconds, until garlic begins to brown. Next stir in the flour for about one minute. After that, slowly add the chicken broth and continue to stir until the flour has dissolved. Next add the Italian seasoning, rice, and heavy whipping cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, continuing to stir occasionally. Lastly, add in the chicken and cook for about 10 minutes. Make sure both the chicken and rice are cooked.
This will make a very creamy soup, as the rice soaks in the broth quickly. For a less creamy version, add more broth. If you don’t plan to eat this soup right away, make sure to cook the rice separately and add to the soup mixture right before you eat.
Enjoy this comfort food on a chilly day with friends or family!