Oh how I love chicken and rice soup! It’s such a feel-good yum-yum!
Going once, going twice, going chicken soup with rice.
Chicken and Rice Soup
That’s one of my favorite lines from a little Maurice Sendak book I had and loved as a child. Perhaps that’s why chicken and rice soup is so ultra comforting to me.
Sometimes I make this with white rice and sometimes I make it with wild rice or several varieties, but as long as it has rice, I’m happy, happy, happy.
Chicken and Rice Soup
The ultimate comforting, creamy chicken and rice soup.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 T extra virgin olive oil
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked rice I used a blend of brown & white basmati and wild & red rice
- 1 pound chicken breast cooked and cubed
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ tsp thyme
- 6 slices cooked crumbled bacon
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat along with the EVOO. Add onion, garlic, celery and carrots and saute for a few minutes. Add flour a little at a time and stir constantly to form your roux. Stir and let the roux cook for several minutes.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring just to a boil, then reduce heat to low so the soup just simmers.
- Add the rice, chicken, crumbled bacon, garlic salt, ground black pepper, curry powder, mustard powder, dried parsley and thyme. Allow the soup to heat through and then add the milk. Cover and let simmer for an hour or two.
Notes
Note: If making in crockpot, wait to add rice until the last couple of hours and add the milk during the final half hour or hour of cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 26gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 1692mgPotassium: 789mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2211IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
What’s your favorite soup during the winter months? Chicken and rice soup?
Rachee says
Your recipes always look so delicious and possible! I cannot wait to try some of them!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
This looks wonderful. I think I will have soup today!
Henrietta says
Thank you for this recipe! I made it the week before last and it was SO good! I used a box of Uncle Ben’s Herb Roasted Chicken Wild Rice mix instead of regular rice, didn’t cook ahead of time, just tossed it into the pot along with the spice pack and simmered it for the hour, it was amazing! Mmm!
Shop with Me Mama says
I love chicken corn chowder! So good. But this looks amazing and I will have to try this one out. We love chicken around here!!
Stefanie says
That looks and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Notorious Spinks says
This looks so yummy!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
Chicken and rice soup reminds me of my mom!
Lolo says
There are a bunch of sickies in the house right now, and this sounds perfect.
Anne says
I love potato soup in the winter.
Katie says
That looks delicious! I love thick creamy soups in the winter, like butternut squash, chowders, etc.
HilLesha says
Yummy!
CiCi says
I make something so similar to this, of course I make it gluten free though. I have some in the freezer now that I made from broth that I made with chicken pieces in crock pot and then sat and separated the meat from the bones. I add brown rice to some bowls and make some changes to the basic soup each time so I have a variety.
Tricia Nightowlmama says
I’m Totally MAKING THIS
Mandy says
And now I have the “Chicken Soup With Rice” song in my head! LOL! This looks wonderful!
debra pearlstein says
This looks very good. I love to make a hearty mushroom barley soup that is delicious!
Gina says
I remember doing a skit to that Maurice Sendak/Carole King song way back when–good memories! I’m glad I found your soup recipe. I’m always looking for new ones, and it’s one of the best ways to get veggies in my kids. Thanks!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Your soup looks wonderful for a cold afternoon!
Theresa says
This looks so tasty.
Nicole says
Yummy, I love chicken soup with rice too! This looks really tasty & comforting.
BusyWorkingMama says
Looks delicious with the carrots and celery!
Toni says
This sounds tasty and would be perfect for a winter day.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Mmmm, that’s looks really good!
Jennifer The Quirky Momma says
I have some chicken that I need to use up, I’m going to make this soup for my family tomorrow! Maybe with some crusty homemade bread??? YUM!
Kathleen says
This looks perfect for the winter and I am sure I could easily make it Paleo!
Henrietta says
I love Chicken and Rice soup, it is comforting! Yours sounds so good, pinning for later!
[email protected] eco friendly homemaking says
Oh now this looks like a good soup to curl upon the couch and eat!
Lorie Shewbridge says
Oh wow, this sounds really delicious. I would never have thought of putting crumbled bacon in chicken and rice soup, and I LOVE bacon. That probably gives it a delicious smokey, yummy flavor.
I’m not sure about the curry, everything I’ve had with that has been overpowering, but I bet you put in just the right amount.
You know this is going on my Pinterest board.
Thanks for sharing, this is going to be made for our chilly FL nights.
Kato says
Yummy! I just made a delicious pot of chicken and rice soup too!!
veronica lee says
Looks really good, Liz!
Happy Thursday!
Rachel says
That looks amazing. Add some great crusty bread and you have my kind of meal. Thanks!
Jennifer says
Mmmmm! This sounds sooo good! I HAVE to make this, I love chicken and rice soup!
JulieD says
We love baked potato soup! This looks so good, Liz. Thanks for sharing!
Courtney says
I loveeee that book! I also love chicken soup with rice!! 🙂
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
I am overdue to make chicken soup. Looks yummy.
Debby Pucci says
It’s sounds and looks delicious! I haven’t made many soups in my lifetime.
Emmy says
Not a huge soup person but that does look so good!
Lisa says
I am going to have to try and make this!
HilLesha says
Looks really good!
Alesha @ Full Time Mama says
Looks super tasty!! Love soup in the winter!!
Justin O says
Any creamy soup
Jenn @therebelchick says
That soup looks SO good!
Lucy says
I am craving Lobster Bisque but wow, that soup looks awesome and you cook it? How great is that!! I make soup my Aunt taught me and I have no idea what you would call it, you can make it with or without chicken, and we love it. I guess it is just a variation on Chicken Noodle. And, I love Panera’s Brocolli Cheddar Bread Bowl 🙂
Daraya says
Mmmmmm! Looks delicious! I’ll have to save this recipe and make it ASAP! 🙂
steve mccuan says
yum yum very good on a cold winters day
Julie Wood says
This soup looks so delicious! My favorite soup to make in the winter months is Potato Corn Chowder Soup! I make it in the Crockpot! But this soup I would like to make because it looks filling and it is hot!
Marcie W. says
This recipe looks so comforting without all of the fat and calories.
Joy Q says
I don’t usually make creamy soups but this one sounds really good.
Susan Smith says
This looks yummy, we eat a lot of soup in the cold months. I like all soups, chili, chicken noodle, tomato, potato
[email protected] says
Oh wow – this looks yummy!! Taking a late lunch today so I am very ready, LOL.
Renee J says
MMMMmmmmm can’t wait to try this recipe.
s riches says
This looks like a very good recipe. I really like the addition of bacon. Looks Tasty!
Natasha Rodriguez says
This sounds great I cant wait to throw it all into my crock pot! I dont usually make soups but I think I am definitely going to give this one a shot!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I’ve been eating soup lately cause it’s so cold!
Nicole says
Oh and oxtail is my favorite
Nicole says
Yum yum looks delicious !!!!
Rosie says
This is a sophisticated recipe with complex tastes. First, the photo is one of the best I’ve EVER seen – it looks pro. The combination of a variety of rice, the butter, the different spices and just a touch of bacon all add up to a unique recipe , one that would be good for company!!
Lauren Raley says
Since I eat completely gluten-free, would a gluten free all purpose flour work just as well? Typically I use corn starch or a gluten free flour instead of all purpose regular flour, but the measurements can be different with gluten free flour. Otherwise this looks good!
Lakeisha Miller says
Hmm this looks delicious and easy to make. Perfect thing to make in the winter.
What’s your favorite soup during the winter months?
Well ever since I moved to Alabama about 3 years ago, I love my aunts Taco Soup. It’s also easy to make and is great leftovers.
Julia Potvin says
This is my husbands favorite soup, his mom use to make it and they would squeeze lemon juice on top, this recipe sounds like one I could use to make it like his mom did. Looks Yummy!
Sheri says
I think that one would be my favourite. It looks amazing! Pinned.
Katie K says
Wow, this sounds delicious! I think even my husband, who doesn’t like soup as a meal (what a weirdo, right?!) would like it. Thank you!
Maryann says
love a good bowl of soup
Mikki Cross says
This sounds so delicious and rich. I never thought of putting mustard powder, curry powder or bacon into the soup.
I’ll have to try it sometime . Put a little zip into my soup. Accompanied by a salad and some crusty Italian bread, it should make a complete meal.Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer H says
sounds perfect for a cold day!
Kristin Gilbert says
This has been my daughter and my favorite soup for such a long time- I will for sure try your recipe- thanks!
Lindsey C. says
I’ve been looking for a good chicken soup recipe! And it doesn’t look too difficult 🙂 Thanks!
Amy Taylor says
I feel like I’m getting a chest cold….this soup would be perfect right now!
Mellisa says
This is one of my favorite soups to have during the winter!! Yours looks amazing.
Jennifer Mae Hiles says
What a perfect day today would be for soup! Since my whole family is sick right now, this looks like a great idea for dinner!
Elle says
Oh this looks delicious! I just got Chicken Soup with Rice to read to the kids, I think I’ll make this for a themed lunch!
Barbara Montag says
I like the blend of rices you used.
Thanks for sharing the recipe – on my to make list.
Megan @ That Neat Blog says
Oh yummy! My favorite soup during the winder is Broccoli and Cheddar!
Lisa Brown says
I have a craving for chicken soup today, it’s supposed to rain. Looks yummy!
Heather says
Yummy – this weather is perfect for soup! I just had some for lunch yesterday.
kathy pease says
This looks really yummy..I love chicken rice soup and it makes a great winter meal to warm up.
I will definitely have to try this this week when I go grocery shopping 🙂
Lori C. says
I have been looking for a hearty winter soup. This fits the bill!
Karen says
Yum! This looks so good and comforting! I love beef stew in the cold winter months.
Karen
RANDY FULGHAM says
LOOKS AND SOUNDS SCRUMPOIUS..WILL PRINT THIS OFF AND TRY TO MAKE ,SINCE I LIKE SOUPS OF ALL KIND…THANKS FOR THE RECIPE…
Christina Kelbel says
Looks good. I love cream soups. Broccoli cheese is probably my fave.
Stefani says
Looks delicious! I just pinned on Pinterest too!
Dee says
YUM! I pinned it! 🙂
Donna says
Looks so hearty! And delicious! Of course everything’s better with bacon. 🙂
Myya Says... says
Mmmm I love me a good soup. This one looks good, except the celery, I’ve got to lose that. LOL.
My fav winter soup is Chicken Dumpling or Potato Bacon. YUM!
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
perfect for this time of year!
Maggie Mallard says
Wow This looksso delicious. Wish I could make soup this good. I love potato
Soup.
Happy New Year
Maggie
jen says
Yum I love soup and eat it frequently during the winter. Drives my mom crazy since shes not a soup fan. This sound good and the addition of mustard is a nice tip. Never would have thought of it.
Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
This looks like a delicious winter recipe. So much more filling than what’s in a can!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
Okay, this is craziness–I am posting a creamy wild rice soup this week. I adapted it from a recipe that called for chicken too! This is total winter comfort food though, right? Love it!
Liz says
I think my whole neighborhood back in MI uses this same recipe for the soup now. We did a neighborhood progressive dinner one night and that’s how I got it! (Except I’ve been using skim milk to keep it lighter.) I can’t wait to see how you do yours without chicken, especially since my daughter is vegetarian!
Serendipity is Sweet says
Ah, I loved those books! Thanks for reminding me. We have a bazillion children’s books but those are not on our shelves. I must get them 🙂
And every time I come here lately I get so hungry! Your soup looks delicious.
Felicia says
This looks absolutely delicious!
Yes, you can play along! Do you have any letter animals to share?!
Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tired says
This looks so good! I love a warm bowl of homemade soup on a cold winter night. I can’t wait to try this! I pinned it so I can make it next week hopefully.
Cristine says
Didn’t think about adding mustard powder or bacon to this type of soup. It sounds like it would kick up the flavor.
Aly Mashrah says
This looks delicious! Definitely something my family would enjoy.
Sabrina R says
I’m not a huge ‘creamy’ soup lover BUT this looks really great and not too creamy! Super easy too, LOVE that! Delish looking!
Ryn says
Mmmm….with tofu chicken in place of the real thing, this would make a fantastic vegetarian dish! Can’t wait to try it 🙂
Tammy says
delish looking 🙂 I love me some creamy tomato soup.
Mally Lynn says
With all this amazing food I’m waiting for your recipe book. It could be called “Simple cooking in a Nutshell.”
Leila says
That looks and sounds delish! Pinning for future use!
Alissa Apel says
Yummy! We like Split Pea Soup around here. It’s one of the only soups my boys will eat.
Frugal Foodie in WV says
I love your photo, beautiful! Your recipe looks delicious, I love soup especially in the fall and winter 🙂
Ally says
This is exactly what I need to make for dinner on this cold, rainy, stormy, dreary day!
Ms. A says
I make soup quite often and it nearly always includes rice, or noodles. I love a good soup in the cooler weather!
MaryDE says
The creamy, all of a sudden, reminded me of something. My dad never ate cream soups; he went to dinner once at a neighbors while I was out of state. When I called him later that evening & asked about the dinner, he said: First, we had cream of flour soup….
Ha.
gem says
That soup sure looks delicious! I’ve never made soup before…it seems too hard =)
Billie says
This sounds delicious. Warm soup just makes me feel all snuggly.
Miss Angie says
That looks phenomenal. I want it in my mouth now. lol
Shell Fruscione says
Ooh yummy! I definitely need to make this soon- I’m on such a soup kick. &I totally had that book too! 🙂
Terry (My Journey With Candida) says
Oh Yum Liz!! i am going to come to your house for dinner. You always make some good foods.
Rob says
I am starting to like soup more and more and this looks pretty good. Thanks for sharing.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
That looks so good!
Lourie says
I love all kinds of soup…. potato, broccoli cheese, clam chowder, we have called fun soup which is like a tortilla soup. It’s very yummy.
Colette S @JamericanSpice says
This looks delicious!
I should make some soon. Tis cold here.
Busy Bee Suz says
Wow…this does look yummy and comforting. Thank you for sharing.
XO
Jennifer says
I don’t really care for rice in my soup but I LOVE That you included bacon!!!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
Yum Liz! I need you to come cook for me 😉
Fee (Phyllis) Roberts says
I love chicken and rice soup but I have never had it creamy. It looks amazing =D
marie says
Upon reading your title I immediately thought of that book and that naughty little boy 🙂 I love soup year round if I can get away with it, it’s just so easy, healthy and I love having leftovers.
Jackie says
I could live off of soup alone during the fall & winter. It’s one of my favorite foods and this one looks delicious!
Jackie says
OH… I forgot to ask… Is it thick enough for a bread bowl?
Liz says
Freshly cooked, I think it’s close to being bread bowl thick, but maybe not quite. I used skim milk though because I like to keep it light if I can. You could probably use half and half or maybe increase the flour in the roux by a touch and thicken it that way. But with that being said, the next day leftovers were plenty thick enough to go in a bread bowl!
Meghan @JaMonkey says
I love creamy soup system looks delicious
Xmasdolly says
Great timing my friend. What a wonderful meal to warm the innerards! And with the Flu being a main topic nowadays what better to eat and get one strong, mmmmmm I can just smell it now, Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
brian miller says
kinda glad i am at lunch reading this….otherwise i would be hungry the rest of the afternoon….love a good soup this time of year…
Star Traci says
Umm, one word… yum!
Even here in Texas, we have been pretty chilly and this looks perfect. Thanks for sharing!
🙂
Traci
Amy P says
Hi Liz, thanks for stopping by my blog. Your sweet comment made my day! Chicken Rice soup is such a soul warming meal. Simple, inexpensive and delicious…right up my alley. Great recipe.
Lisa @ A Little Slice of Life says
This looks deish! I’ll be trying it next week. Thanks!
Rochelle says
Ooo yum! That looks good – and I’m not usually a lover of soup!!
Betty Manousos says
mmmmm..yum! i’m definitely going to try it asap!
delicious photo, too.
xx
Naomi says
Chicken soup with rice is very nice… ha!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Comfort food at it’s best. Looks and sounds fantastic!
Cat Davis says
That looks delicious! My winter favorites are chilli, chicken n dumplings and baked potato soup.
Melanie @ Whimsical Creations says
That looks soooo yummy!!
My favorite soup to make in the winter is baked potato soup. 🙂
Jen F says
This looks so good! Thanks for sharing the recipe and adding in the tip about the rice and the crockpot.
katherine says
Mmm….yum. May have to try this one!
Rosey says
This is a good recipe and one of my all-time favorite soups. I also love broccoli/cheddar, potato, Minestrone, Bean and Bacon, Navy Bean, and Split Pea and Ham. Not that I love soup much or anything… 😉
Nickida says
That looks so yummy and perfect for the chilly weather.
anna says
I was just reading that book to my 3 year old yesterday – and now the tune is totally going through my head again!
i love soup in winter, especially split pea, and no, i dont even try to get my kids to join me!
Nichol says
Any! I love vegetable beef…my homemade is so yummy. This looks delicious!
Jenn says
Perfect for a winter day.
Patty says
We eat a lot of soup in the winter. I love cream of cauliflower. In fact I canned a base this year that makes it super easy to make.
Pam says
My favorite soup during the winter months is Baked Onion or Broccoli and Cheddar. Yum!
MyKidsGuide (Nicole) says
That looks delicious, and perfect for soothing winter colds!
Sue says
That looks delish! I love soup – especially if it’s homemade! Recently my husband made some ham & split pea soup and some turkey & rice soup.
I’m pinning this for later reference 🙂
Alison says
Oh man that looks just delicious!!!!
Ashley says
Oh my goodness! That was the first book I learned to read (or maybe memorize?? either way!) I adored this book, and this recipe looks amazing! Off to pin…
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
We’ve been eating tons of soups lately. It’s that time of year. I did chicken noodle this weekend.
Rochelle says
Ok this looks super yummy! I am so going to have to make this.
Kelly says
I love soup, Liz 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing! Pinning and Stumbling. Have a fabulous week.
Bossy Betty says
Yum! There’s nothing like coming home to soup in a crockpot!
Jeannie says
Looks and sounds yummy! Adding it to my list!!! I think I have everything on had to make it too. Add some freshly baked bread and we have dinner!!!
(Which is great because my oven crapped out and they are waiting who-knows-how-long for the part!!!)
[email protected] says
Yum! Wish I had everything to make it tonight!
Alexis AKA MOM says
My dear that looks delish! What a great hardy soup for this time of year, now I hate you since I can’t have any with this diet … lol
Ellen Thrifty & Chic Mom says
Looks delicous pinned it for another day!
Megan (Best of Fates) says
That looks delicious – and so fancy! I love the bowls and the table setting!