Servings: 6
Panera Inspired Easy Cream Of Chicken And Rice Soup
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
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.
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
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Heat oil i a large pot (Dutch oven).
Add chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until no longer pink.
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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.
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In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water. Add to the soup. Add the heavy cream. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add more salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley.
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American