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This Souper Rice has saved dinner at my house more times than I can count. I discovered it years ago when I needed a quick side dish and now it's become our family's go to comfort food. The best part? It takes just 15 minutes and a few simple ingredients to get that creamy delicious rice that everyone loves.
Pure Comfort In Minutes
You know those nights when you need something warm and satisfying but don't have much time? This is your answer. I love how just a few pantry staples instant rice cream of chicken soup and broth come together to create something that tastes like you spent way more time in the kitchen.
What You'll Need
- Chicken Broth: 1½ cups I use low sodium so we can control the salt.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: 1 can this is what makes it extra creamy.
- Chicken Bouillon: 1 teaspoon my secret for deep flavor.
- Black Pepper: ⅛ teaspoon or more we like it peppery.
- Instant Rice: 2 cups white rice works perfectly here.
- Parmesan: ⅓ cup freshly grated makes everything better.
- Parsley: Optional but I love the fresh touch it adds.
Let's Make It Together
- Start The Base
- Grab your favorite saucepan whisk together the broth soup bouillon and pepper until smooth.
- Get It Bubbling
- Turn up that heat to medium high and watch for those little bubbles around the edge.
- Add Our Stars
- In goes the rice and Parmesan give it a good stir to make sure every grain gets coated.
- Let It Rest
- Pop on the lid take it off the heat and let it do its thing for 5 8 minutes.
- Time To Serve
- Fluff it up with a fork sprinkle with parsley if you're feeling fancy and watch everyone come running.
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Perfect For Busy Days
This rice has become my backup plan on those crazy weeknights. While the main dish is cooking this just happens in the background with barely any effort. My kids actually cheer when they see me pulling out the ingredients.
Make It Your Own
Sometimes I toss in leftover rotisserie chicken and peas at the end for a complete meal. Steamed broccoli is amazing in here too. My daughter loves when I add extra cheese and my son's favorite is when I mix in some corn. It's so flexible.
Watch The Salt
I've learned to be careful with the salt in this recipe. Between the soup bouillon and broth there's plenty of seasoning already. Start with the low sodium options you can always add more salt but you can't take it away.
Fun Ways To Switch It Up
When we want something different I'll add a pinch of smoked paprika or some garlic powder. My husband loves it with a dash of hot sauce. Don't be afraid to play around with the seasonings until you find your family's perfect blend.
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Get The Texture Right
Like your rice extra creamy? Add a splash of half and half at the end. Want it a bit lighter? Use a little less soup or more broth. After making this hundreds of times I've learned it's pretty forgiving you can adjust it to your taste.
Serve It Up
We love this alongside grilled chicken or roasted vegetables. That creamy texture makes it perfect for soaking up sauces and gravies. A sprinkle of fresh parsley on top makes it look like it came from a restaurant.
Save Some For Later
Leftovers keep beautifully in the fridge for about three days. When you're ready to reheat just add a splash of broth or water to bring back that creamy texture. It makes great lunch leftovers.
Freezer Tips
While I usually make this fresh it can be frozen if needed. The texture changes a bit but it's still tasty. Just thaw it overnight in the fridge and add some liquid when reheating. I've found warming it slowly works best.
Quick Answers
Friends always ask if they can use regular rice but stick with instant for this recipe unless you want to adjust the cooking time completely. For my vegetarian friends I suggest veggie broth and cream of mushroom soup. And yes adding red pepper flakes makes it deliciously spicy.
Simple Yet Special
This Souper Rice might be simple but it never fails to make people happy. It's become one of those recipes that friends always ask for and my family requests weekly. Sometimes the easiest dishes become our biggest favorites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why must I use instant rice?
- This recipe is specifically designed for instant rice cooking times and liquid ratios. Regular rice would require different amounts and longer cooking.
- → Why remove from heat and let sit?
- This allows the rice to absorb the liquid gradually without burning, resulting in perfectly tender rice.
- → Can I add salt?
- Additional salt isn't needed as the broth, bouillon and soup provide enough seasoning. Taste before adding any extra.
- → Why use low sodium broth?
- Low sodium broth lets you control the salt level. The other ingredients already contain sodium, so regular broth could make it too salty.
- → Can I make this ahead?
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated with a splash of broth or water to restore creaminess.