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Creamy Chickpea & Chicken Rice Soup with Vegetables

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Creamy Chickpea & Chicken Rice Soup with Vegetables is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal made with tender chicken, chickpeas, rice, and vegetables in a creamy broth. It’s nourishing, flavorful, and perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add cooked chicken, chickpeas, rice, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until vegetables and rice are tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the cream and let it warm through for a few minutes without boiling.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
  • For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk or omit cream.
  • Add greens like spinach or kale at the end for extra nutrition.
  • To thicken without cream, mash some chickpeas or blend a portion of the soup.

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