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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

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A comforting and quick chicken and rice soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme) for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the rice, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender (about 15 minutes).
  6. Gently fold in the shredded chicken and heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half and half for the heavy cream. Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.

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