A creamy, garlic-rich chicken and rice soup finished with parmesan for the perfect cozy meal—easy to make and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken (thighs or breasts)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
5 garlic cloves, 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
Chopped parsley or thyme, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot.
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Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
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Stir in garlic and 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 pour in broth while stirring; add bay leaf.
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Add rice, cover, and simmer 15–20 minutes.
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Reduce heat; stir in cream and parmesan until melted.
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Season to taste; remove bay leaf.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.