Description
A creamy, savory soup loaded with tender chicken, rice, and vibrant vegetables—a comforting recipe perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 cup peas
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: Thyme, for flavor
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to the pot, and brown on all sides.
- Add diced carrots, celery, and any other preferred vegetables. Sauté until slightly softened.
- Stir in rice, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Stir in sour cream or cream cheese until the soup is creamy and velvety.
- Before serving, add fresh herbs and check seasoning, adjusting if necessary.
Notes
To make this soup vegetarian, substitute chicken with lentils and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, chicken soup, creamy soup, family recipe