Creamy Chicken and Rice

If you want a soup that is absolutely delicious and creamy, then this is the soup for you. The longer that you allow the flavors to meld, the more flavorful it becomes!

Ingredients -

1 1/2 Cups Celery, chopped
1 1/2 Cups Yellow Onion, chopped
2 Cups Uncooked Brown Rice
1 Teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
2 Cans Chicken Broth, (14 ounce)  
1 1/2 Cups Water
1 Cup Butter
3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
3 Cups Cooked Chicken Meat, chopped
6 Cups Whole Milk, divided
Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper,  to taste

 
Preparation:

1. Combine the celery, onions, rice, bouillon, broth and water and bring to a boil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.

3. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

5. Slowly add the flour, stirring often, to make a roux.

6. Add 4 cups of milk, 1/2 cup at a time, while constantly stirring.

7. Add this and the chicken to the rice mixture and return the rice mixture to the stovetop over low heat.

8. If the soup seems too thick, add some or all of the remaining 2 cups of milk.

9. Season with salt and pepper to taste and allow to simmer for at least an hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

 



Cooking Tip
Recipe Idea

If you want an even creamier and more robust flavor, switch the whole milk for heavy cream.


Cooking Tip
Recipe Idea

This is a great soup recipe to make after Thanksgiving. Instead of the cooked chicken, use up some of that leftover turkey. It’s delicious!

 

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