Recipe

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

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The perfect remedy from the chill weather, make this creamy delight a hearty meal by adding a cup of Royal Basmati Rice.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Royal Basmati Rice
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot.
  2. Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring until vegetables are tender and liquid has evaporated.
  3. Add chicken and cook until golden.
  4. Then add thyme and garlic and stir for 1 min.
  5. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Add flour and whisk until golden.
  7. Add the chicken broth and cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Add rice and bring to a simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.