Best 5 Curried Chicken Rice Soup Recipes

Curried chicken rice soup is a flavorful and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy curry sauce. The soup is also packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and well-rounded meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this delicious soup at home.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED CHICKEN RICE SOUP

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"This is a terrific way to use up leftover chicken and cooked rice," remarks Judie Anglen of Riverton, Wyoming. "With its mild curry flavor and colorful chunks of carrot and celery, the thick mixture draws rave reviews every time I fix it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
3 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
4 cups chicken broth
2 to 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups cooked long grain rice

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute carrots, celery and onion in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in flour, seasoned salt and curry until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Gradually add broth. Stir in chicken and rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SAVORY CURRIED CHICKEN, WILD RICE, AND APPLE SOUP

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Everyone who tastes this recipe has to have it. It is just spicy enough, just sweet enough and totally delicious. It is a wonderful showcase for fall's best fruit, the apple.

Provided by MAEGANC

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Curry Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

½ cup slivered almonds
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
½ cup mango chutney
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced - or more to taste
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes in juice
1 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
8 cups chicken stock
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 apples, cored and chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Spread almonds onto a baking sheet with edges.
Toast almonds in preheated oven, stirring every 2 minutes, until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. Add chicken and mango chutney to the bowl; stir.
Melt butter with olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic in melted butter until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice and raisins; continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the raisins plump, about 10 minutes. Season the mixture with curry powder and cayenne pepper; stir.
Pour chicken stock into the pot; add the chicken mixture, wild rice, apples, parsley, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the apples are tender yet retain some crispiness, about 5 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 461.8 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

CREAMY CURRIED CHICKEN- RICE SOUP

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This is a popular soup in my house, if you are a curry lover then you will enjoy this soup recipe, of course you can adjust the amount of curry to suit your taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2-1 teaspoon curry powder
3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
4 cups chicken broth
2 -3 cups cubed cooked chicken or 2 -3 cups turkey
2 cups long grain rice, cooked

Steps:

In a large pot, saute carrots, celery, in butter for 2 mins.
Stir in flour, seasoned salt and curry until smooth.
Gradually add milk.
Bring to a light boil; cook and stir for 2 mins, or until thickened.
Gradually add broth; reduce heat, simmer, uncovered for 10 mins, or until veggies are tender.
Add cooked rice to soup, and serve.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

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This curried chicken and rice soup was a last-minute idea that turned out very delicious, and was incredibly easy. My kids all gave it 5 stars!

Provided by halfnotes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons salted butter
2 cups chopped sweet onion
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
2 ½ cups chopped mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups uncooked white jasmine rice
1 tablespoon mild curry powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken stock
3 (12 ounce) cans canned chicken, drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; stir to combine. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Add rice, curry powder, and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add chicken stock; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken and return to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1380.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MAKEOVER CURRIED CHICKEN RICE SOUP

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This lighter version of a family-favorite soup boasts all the hearty texture, warm comfort and delicious flavor of the original, but less than half the fat and a fifth of the calories! That's a difference to savor! -Rebecca Cook, Helotes, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cans (12 ounces each) fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add the carrots, celery and onion; saute for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Stir in seasoned salt and curry. Gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Gradually add broth. Stir in chicken and rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onion, garlic, potatoes, and peas.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Curry powder is a classic, but you can also try adding cumin, coriander, turmeric, or ginger.
Use a good quality chicken broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
Cook the rice separately. This will help to prevent it from becoming mushy.
Serve the soup with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream. This will add a creamy richness to the soup.

Conclusion:

Curried chicken rice soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a quick weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.