Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup: Comfort in a Bowl
When the weather takes a nosedive and you’re craving something hearty, warm, and downright comforting, my Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup is here to wrap you up like your coziest quilt. This soup isn’t just food; it’s a warm hug in a bowl, made with love and just the right amount of spice to keep you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients You Will Need:
- water
- baby carrots
- jasmine rice
- wild rice soup mix
- white chunk chicken (drained)
- chicken soup base
- sabzi polo herb mix
- onion powder
- black pepper
- salt
- Badia Complete seasoning
- sautéed veggie base
- chicken base
Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup: The Star of Comfort Food Night
Now, I’m not saying plain grilled cheese doesn’t have its charm, but why stop there? Around here, grilled cheese is an art form. Here are a few combos we love to pair with this soup:
- Classic Southern: Add crispy bacon, sliced pickles, and sharp cheddar.
- Spicy Kick: Jalapeños, pepper jack, and a dab of spicy mayo.
- Garden Fresh: Spinach, banana peppers, and gooey mozzarella.
- Hearty Carnivore: Deli turkey or ham with provolone and a smear of Dijon mustard.
This soup is thick, creamy, and full of hearty goodness. The blend of jasmine rice with the wild rice mix gives it a lovely texture, while the herbs and seasonings add layers of flavor that’ll make your taste buds do a little happy dance. Pairing it with a grilled cheese sandwich makes it a meal that’s as simple as it is satisfying.
So go ahead, pull up a chair, grab a steaming bowl, and let this Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup bring a little Southern comfort to your kitchen. And don’t forget the grilled cheese, life’s too short for boring sandwiches!
Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup
Equipment
- 1 large stockpot or soup pot
Ingredients
- 15 cups of water
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 package wild rice soup mix
- 2 large cans white chunk chicken (drained)
- 1/4 cup chicken soup base
- 1/2 cup sabzi polo herb mix
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Badia Complete seasoning
- 1 tbsp sautéed veggie base
- 2 tbsp chicken base
Instructions
- Grab your biggest stockpot—this soup makes enough to feed a hungry family and then some. Pour in the water, then toss in the baby carrots, sabzi polo herbs, seasonings, soup base, veggie base, and chicken base.
- Bring this aromatic mix to a full, rolling boil. Once it’s bubbling away and smelling heavenly, pop on the lid and turn the heat down to medium-low. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes so those flavors can mingle like old friends at a potluck.
- After 30 minutes, stir in the chicken, wild rice soup mix, and jasmine rice. Let everything simmer together for another 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the rice from sticking.
- When the rice is tender and the soup is creamy and thickened, take it off the heat. Give it a taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed. Serve it hot, and watch it disappear!
