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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
A comforting and creamy soup combining tender chicken, rice, and vegetables for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
vegetables
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1 celery rib celery, chopped
- 0.5 cup chopped onion
seasonings
- 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.33 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 0.75 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
broth
- 2 cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
thickening agent
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
chicken
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
Instructions
- Saute carrot, celery, and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in rice, seasonings, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Whisk flour and evaporated milk, then stir into soup. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in cooked chicken and heat through. Serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker soup, simmer longer; for thinner, add more milk.