Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup white rice; 3 carrots, thinly sliced; 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 2 zucchini, thinly sliced; 6 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons flour; 2 cups light cream or 2 cups milk; 3 cups cooked chicken or 3 cups turkey, in pieces; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion, including tops; salt and pepper; minced parsley

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white rice
3 carrots, thinly sliced
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups light cream or 2 cups milk
3 cups cooked chicken or 3 cups turkey, in pieces
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion, including tops
salt and pepper
minced parsley

1
Bring broth to a boil in a 5-qt.Dutch oven.
2
Add rice, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Add carrots, celery and zucchini, cover and simmer until vegetables are crisp tender, about 10 more minutes.
4
In a small pan over medium heat, melt butter.
5
Stir in flour and cook, stirring, until mixture is bubbly.
6
Remove from heat and gradually stir in cream, then stir in about 1 C. of the broth from soup mixture.
7
Return to heat and cook, stirring, until sauce is smooth, thick and boiling.
8
Stir sauce into soup mixture.
9
Stir in chicken and onions, season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Cook until heated through, about 1 more minute.
11
Sprinkle with parsley.
12
Serve with warm rolls and a salad.

1681

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

176

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup white rice, 3 carrots, thinly sliced, 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup

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