Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Name: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

For an easy meal that's equal parts cozy, comforting and satisfying, turn to this 30-minute creamy chicken and rice soup recipe.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrot, celery and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in rice, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 312 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

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