Panera Inspired Easy Cream Of Chicken And Rice Soup
Easy Cream Of Chicken And Rice Soup Panera Inspired - the best soup on a cold and snowy day! Creamy, flavorful, filling and very easy to make in one pot. No slow cooker required.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts large
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup carrot chopped
- 1/2 cup celery optional (I rarely use it)
- 2 garlic cloves minced (or pressed)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt more to taste
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white or wild rice
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp basil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lukewarm water
- 5 cups chicken stock homemade is best
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat oil i a large pot (Dutch oven).Add chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until no longer pink.
- Add garlic, onion, carrot and (celery), salt, pepper, oregano and basil Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in the rinsed rice and chicken stock. Cook for 25-30 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked.
- In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water. Add to the soup. Add the heavy cream. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 462mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2275IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.8mg