Creamy Garlic Chicken & Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cooked shredded chicken
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 3 cups Chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Quick-cooking rice (e.g., minute rice)
• 1/2 cup Milk (or light cream)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Mince the garlic and shred/cut the cooked chicken if needed.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Cook (15 minutes): Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in quick-cooking rice and cook until the rice is tender, about 10–12 minutes.

4. 4

   Cook (15 minutes): Stir in shredded chicken and simmer 1–2 minutes to warm through.

5. 5

   Cook (15 minutes): Reduce heat to low and stir in milk (or cream). Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.