This is a true comfort meal. Warm, filling, and easy to make with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 carrots peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional fresh parsley or thyme
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook for one minute.
Add chicken broth and rice. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender.
Stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream.
Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for five more minutes.
Serve warm with fresh herbs if desired.
This soup gets better the longer it sits and is perfect for leftovers.
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Why Simple Recipes Matter
There is something grounding about meals like this. They do not require perfect timing or exact measurements. They allow space for conversation, quiet evenings, or simply slowing down at the end of the day.
Comfort food is not about impressing anyone. It is about nourishment, ease, and familiarity.
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Make It Your Own
This recipe is easy to adapt. Add mushrooms, swap the rice for wild rice, or stir in spinach at the end. It is meant to fit your kitchen and your taste.
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A Little Comfort Goes a Long Way
Sometimes the smallest routines make the biggest difference. A pot of soup on the stove. A meal shared. A moment to pause.
We hope this recipe brings a little warmth to your week.