Description
This Crack Chicken and Rice Soup is a creamy and comforting dish with a flavorful twist! Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of vegetables simmer in a rich broth seasoned with ranch dressing mix. It’s an easy and satisfying soup that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (approximately 1 cup)
- 2 large carrots, diced into 1/4-inch pieces (approximately 1 cup)
- 2 ribs celery, diced into 1/4-inch pieces (approximately 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 3 tablespoons) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups (48 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 cup (185 g) long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups (280 g) rotisserie chicken, shredded and cubed
- 4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, softened
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Season Soup: Stir in the ranch seasoning, basil, salt, oregano, and pepper.
- Simmer with Broth and Rice: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, add rice, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
- Add Chicken and Cream Cheese: Stir in the shredded chicken and cream cheese. Cook until the cream cheese is melted and well combined.
- Serve: Serve the soup immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can use leftover cooked chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- If you don’t have dry ranch seasoning mix, you can substitute with your favorite seasonings.
- For a thicker soup, use less chicken broth or simmer the soup uncovered for a longer time to reduce the liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg