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Creamy Chicken, Herb, and Rice Soup

Warm up with this easy homemade creamy chicken and herb rice soup! Packed with tender rotisserie chicken, fresh herbs, and hearty brown rice in a rich, comforting homemade broth—perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Inspired by Ashley Fehr from www.spendwithpennies.com
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Soup
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
Mirepoix
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 4 Carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 Celery ribs chopped
Herbs & Seasonings
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme¹ | 3-5 sprigs fresh
  • 1 tbsp dried rosemary² | 2-3 sprigs fresh
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano³ | 3-4 sprigs fresh
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric⁴
  • 1 tsp ground ginger⁵
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce⁶
  • 2 bay leaves⁷
  • 1/2 lemon juice⁸
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley⁹ | 1/4 c fresh
  • 1 tbsp dried basil¹⁰ | 1/2 c fresh chopped/julienned
Liquids
  • 1/2 cup White wine
  • 7-8 cups Homemade Roasted Rotisserie Chicken Broth (see recipe link below)
Misc.
  • 2 Cups rotisserie chicken (you can use fhe meat and the bones to make this soup, saving you money) Diced or Shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups Brown rice
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Fresh ground pepper
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup loosely packed spinach

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch add 3 tbsp olive oil and allow to get hot
  2. Add onions, carrots, and celery and cook until onions are translucent
  3. Add 4 garlic cloves minced and allow to cook until it blooms (you can smell it)
  4. Add wine to Dutch oven to deglaze pot & allow it to cook out for 3-5 minutes (until you no longer smell the wine)
  5. Add 7-8 cups of broth to Dutch oven
  6. Add thyme, rosemary, turmeric, and ginger
  7. Add fish sauce, lemon juice, and bay leaves
  8. Bring to a boil
  9. Add 1 1/2 - 2 c brown rice
  10. Bring to a boil again, turn down to a medium simmer for 40 minutes
  11. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and cook for 5-10minutes
  12. Add spinach, parsley and basil
  13. Remove bay leaves & discard
  14. Add evaporated milk
  15. Try a bite

Notes

 
Easy Homemade Roasted Rotisserie Chicken Broth recipe: https://h2ocroutonspodcast.com/easy-homemade-roasted-rotisserie-chicken-broth/
¹Thyme has a strong, herbal flavor with a subtle hint of mint and a slight sweetness. It's also described as having earthy, floral, and even peppery notes Source: https://www.thespicehouse.com/blogs/news/thyme-substitute
²Rosemary has a earthy, woodsy flavor with subtle notes of pepper, lemon and mint. Source: https://www.mccormick.com/articles/mccormick/about-rosemary
³Oregano is known for its earthy flavor that makes it a great addition to a wide variety of dishes, from light salads to hefty Italian sauces. Source: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-culinary-guide-to-oregano-benefits-and-11-uses-for-oregano
⁴Turmeric is added to soup for its vibrant yellow color, earthy flavor, and potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties Source: https://cookingwithjade.com/nourishing-ginger-turmeric-soup/
⁵Ginger adds a unique, warming, and slightly spicy taste, while also offering anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can aid digestion and potentially reduce nausea. Source: https://www.18chestnuts.com/blogs/vegan-soups/immune-boosting-soup-carrot-ginger-soup-benefits
⁶Fish sauce adds umami. Source: https://soupaddict.com/umami-how-to-make-great-soup/
⁷Bay leaves add subtle depth of flavor and aroma to dishes. Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/do-bay-leaves-do-anything-11690134l
⁸Lemon juice is added to brighten the broth and balance flavors. Source: https://www.southernliving.com/elevate-your-chicken-soup-8766518
⁹Parsley is added for flavor and freshness, as well as for its visual appeal and nutritional value. Source: https://youtu.be/sIaiX8_8VII?si=peBPUpp6ViDLzkKy
¹⁰Basil is added to enhance its flavor and add a fresh, herbal note. Source: https://www.loveandlemons.com/tomato-basil-soup-recipe/