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Cozy Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup

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Cozy Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This rich and creamy soup combines tender chicken, savory vegetables, and fluffy rice, creating a warm hug in a bowl. Easy to prepare and adaptable for various dietary needs, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re enjoying it solo or sharing it with loved ones, each spoonful promises to delight your senses and warm your soul.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice (jasmine preferred)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by dicing the onions and slicing the carrots and celery.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
  3. Add carrots and celery; sauté until softened (around 5 minutes).
  4. Nestle chicken breasts into the pot and pour in chicken broth until submerged. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken to shred into bite-sized pieces. Add rice and heavy cream to the pot; return shredded chicken.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme; simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition

Keywords: - Feel free to customize with turkey or leafy greens like spinach. - To make it healthier, substitute brown rice or reduce cream content. - For a vegetarian option, swap chicken with chickpeas or tofu.

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