Ingredients for - Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
How to cook deliciously - Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
1. Stage
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, celery and onion and saute until tender. Add the garlic, then cook and stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Editor's Tip: Carrot, celery and onion are the aromatics in this soup—aka, the herbs and vegetables that help create layers of flavor in a recipe.
2. Stage
Stir the rice, seasonings and broth into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Editor's Tip: Your cooking time at this stage may vary depending on the rice you're using. After 15 minutes, taste the rice to ensure it is tender. If it still has a bit of chew, cover the pot and continue to cook for a few more minutes until the desired tenderness is achieved.
3. Stage
Whisk together the flour and evaporated milk until smooth. Stir the mixture into the soup, then bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Editor's Tip: Bringing the soup back up to a boil not only helps it thicken but also cooks the flour, so it doesn't have an unpleasant raw flour taste.
4. Stage
Once thickened, stir in the cooked chicken and warm until heated through. Editor's Tip: If you would like a thicker creamy chicken and rice soup, let everything simmer for a few extra minutes, uncovered, to allow the soup to reduce. For a thinner soup, you can add up to 1 cup of whole milk.
