🍲✨ CREAMY CHICKEN & RICE SOUP ✨🍲
🧈🥕 INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- ¾ cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream (adjust to desired creaminess)
🌿✨ OPTIONAL GARNISH
- Chopped parsley or chives
- Cracked black pepper
👩🍳🔥 INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ SAUTÉ THE VEGGIES
In a pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
Cook until soft and fragrant (5–7 minutes).
2️⃣ SEASON & SIMMER
Add salt, black pepper, and thyme.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
3️⃣ ADD CHICKEN & RICE
Stir in cooked chicken and rice.
Lower heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
4️⃣ MAKE IT CREAMY
Add milk and heavy cream.
Simmer gently for 5 minutes ⚠️ Do NOT boil.
5️⃣ ADJUST & SERVE
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve hot and garnish with fresh herbs 🌿✨
🍽️📏 YIELD
Serves 4–6 people
💡⭐ TIPS & VARIATIONS
- 🍋 Brighten it: add a squeeze of lemon at the end
- 🧀 Cheesy: mix in ½ cup shredded Parmesan
- 🌽 Veggie boost: add peas or corn
- 🥔 Extra hearty: add diced potatoes (simmer until tender)
- 🍲 Thicker soup: mash some rice or add
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
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