Chicken and Rice Soup

Chicken and Rice Soup
This creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is a cozy one-pot dinner made with tender chicken, vegetables, white rice, and a splash of heavy cream. It is hearty and comforting without feeling too heavy, perfect for a warm and satisfying meal.

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons butter

1 medium onion diced

2 stalks celery sliced

2 medium carrots diced

3 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

8 cups chicken broth preferably low-sodium

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 cup uncooked white rice

1 pound uncooked chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

fresh parsley optional, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat, then add the diced onion, sliced celery, and carrots and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring so it does not burn.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat, then cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to prevent clumps, then stir in the Italian seasoning and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Add the uncooked white rice and bite-sized chicken pieces, stir well, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes …
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