A rich and creamy chicken and rice soup with garlic and parmesan—comforting, satisfying, and perfect for cozy meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken (thighs or breasts)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
Instructions
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot.
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Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened.
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Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute.
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Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
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Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
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Slowly add broth while stirring. Add bay leaf.
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Stir in rice; cover and simmer 15–20 minutes.
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Lower heat; add cream and parmesan. Stir until smooth.
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Season to taste. Remove bay leaf.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.