
Chicken and Rice Soup
User Reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
371 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American

Chicken and Rice Soup
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Got 45 minutes? Perfect! Then you have all the time you need to make this deeply comforting, flavorful chicken and rice soup.My savory soup secret is to add lots of nutritious, delicious chicken bone broth alongside the rest of the ingredients for the most perfect cold-weather meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 7-ounce box long grain and wild rice (any favorite brand will do)
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 32-ounce jars Zoup! Good,Really Good® Chicken Bone Broth or other favorite chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cup water
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 3 whole carrots chopped
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1-2 teaspoons salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas or canned, drained
- fresh thyme, rosemary, or parsley for garnish, optional
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Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add rice and stir for one minute.
- Stir in 1 cup of chicken broth and the water. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 25 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, prepare the vegetables. In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add onions, garlic, celery, and carrots and saute 3-4 minute until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Stir cooked rice into the stock pot along with remaining broth, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Stir in chicken, and peas. Taste, add salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and additional cracked black pepper if desired and serve.
Notes
- Pro tip: Stir in 4 ounces softened cream cheese in step four for a boost of richness and flavor!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
502mg
(21%)
Potassium
408mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
6209IU
(124%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
Protein | 21g | 42% |
Fat | 27g | 42% |
Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 6209IU | 124% |
Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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