Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
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Excellent
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
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Wholesome and healthy chicken and rice soup that's creamy, easy to make, and loaded with chicken and veggies.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 carrots sliced
- 1 onion diced
- 2-3 clove garlic pressed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup wild rice or long grain rice
- 5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 8 oz package cream cheese
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
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Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large dutch oven pot over medium heat.
- Saute the celery, carrots, and onion until soft, 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and oregano, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken, rice, stock, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine, then lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or just until the rice is tender.
- In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water or stock. Add it to the soup together with the cream cheese.
- Continue to simmer, stirring frequently for 5 minutes, until the soup is thick and creamy.
- Season to taste and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- use rotisserie chicken, or leftover turkey and chicken.
- add any other veggies like broccoli or zucchini
- use vegetable broth if you don't have any chicken broth.
- use light or fat-free cheese. you may skip the cheese and use whole milk
- any other oil of choice works
- fresh garlic cloves recommended
- serving size: one bowl, or two cups
- instead of cornstarch use any flour of choice
Nutrition Information
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Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
457mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
4050IU
(81%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 457mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4050IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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