Name: Creamy Chicken Rice Soup: 10 Comforting Steps to Warm You
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (Adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon Mustard powder; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1 teaspoon Chili flakes (Adjust for spice level); 2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted); 1 medium Yellow onion (Diced); 2 medium Carrots (Diced); 2 stalks Celery (Diced); 3 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme (Chopped); 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary (Chopped); 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 6 cups Chicken broth (Homemade or store-bought); 1 cup Half and half; 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (Low-sodium if desired); 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (Optional); 1 cup Long grain white rice (Uncooked); 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly cracked, adjust to taste); 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (Grated); to taste Black pepper (Freshly cracked); 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (Chopped)

Description

Hearty Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup to Warm Your Soul

Ingredients

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1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon Kosher salt (Adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Mustard powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Chili flakes (Adjust for spice level)
2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted)
1 medium Yellow onion (Diced)
2 medium Carrots (Diced)
2 stalks Celery (Diced)
3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
1 tablespoon Fresh thyme (Chopped)
1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary (Chopped)
1/4 cup All-purpose flour
6 cups Chicken broth (Homemade or store-bought)
1 cup Half and half
2 tablespoons Soy sauce (Low-sodium if desired)
1 teaspoon Hot sauce (Optional)
1 cup Long grain white rice (Uncooked)
1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly cracked, adjust to taste)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (Grated)
to taste Black pepper (Freshly cracked)
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (Chopped)

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika, and chili flakes; cook for 1 more minute.
Stir in flour; cook for 1-2 minutes to avoid a raw taste.
Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps; bring to a gentle simmer.
Add chicken thighs; cook until completely cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in half and half, soy sauce, and hot sauce.
Add uncooked rice; simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and parsley.

Notes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg