Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

This creamy chicken and rice soup is packed with cooked chicken, brown rice, garlic, and vegetables for a warming, rich and comforting meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 611 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter or margarine
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 6 cups milk, divided
• 1.5 cups chopped onion
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups water
• 1.5 cups chopped celery

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine broth, rice, celery, onions, water, and bouillon in a large pot over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; gradually add flour, stirring continuously to make a thick paste. Whisk in 4 cups of milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly, until smooth.

Step 3

Stir sauce and chopped chicken into rice mixture; add some or all of the remaining 2 cups of milk to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper; simmer over low heat, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.