Creamy Chicken Rice Soup

A comforting and creamy soup loaded with tender chicken, rice, and vegetables. Perfect for a cozy night in or a comforting meal any time of the year.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
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• 1/2 cup rice
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• 4 cups chicken broth
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• 1 cup milk
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• 1/2 cup heavy cream
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• 1 onion, diced
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 2 carrots, diced
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• 2 celery stalks, diced
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• 2 tablespoons butter
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• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• Fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions:

Melt the butter in a big pot over medium-low heat

Cut up the garlic, onion, carrots, and celery and add them

For about 5 minutes, cook until the vegetables are soft

Add the flour and stir it in

Cook for one to two minutes, until it turns yellow

Slowly add the chicken broth while stirring all the time to avoid lumps

Set the rice aside and add the water

About 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is soft

Add the heavy cream, milk, and cooked chicken and mix well

Add pepper and salt

Simmer for five more minutes, stirring every now and then

Check the seasoning and make changes if needed

Serve hot with fresh parsley on top

Have fun!