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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Wholesome and healthy chicken and rice soup that's creamy, easy to make, and loaded with chicken and veggies.

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 339 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large dutch oven pot over medium heat.
  2. Saute the celery, carrots, and onion until soft, 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and oregano, and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. 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.
  5. In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water or stock. Add it to the soup together with the cream cheese.
  6. Continue to simmer, stirring frequently for 5 minutes, until the soup is thick and creamy.
  7. 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

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

% 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.