I was shocked at how well creamy chicken and rice soup is complemented by warm curry flavors. To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it, and I definitely wasn’t sure if it would be something my kids would like. My number four kid, who can normally spot and refuse a piece of zucchini from a mile away, didn’t even bat an eye as he ate spoonful after spoonful. In fact, I was planning to take the leftovers to a friend that loves soup, but my kids licked the pot clean. I was shocked!
I can’t wait to hear how you and your family like it! Serve it with some Easy French Bread or some French Bread Rolls. Dipping is half the fun of eating soup for dinner. 😉
More Must-Make Soups
- Sausage and Sweet Potato Tortellini Soup
- Potato Leek Soup
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Corn Chowder
- Chicken and Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
- Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup
Step-by-step pictures for how to make Chicken Curry and Rice Soup
Frequently asked questions about making Chicken Curry and Rice Soup
Can I use precooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken?
Yes, you can. If you use precooked chicken, add it when you add the cooked rice.
Do I need to precook the rice?
Yes. If you cook it in the soup, the veggies will overcook and get too soft.
Can I use MINUTE RICE?
If you don’t want to precook the rice, minute rice could be a good option, but the texture and flavor will be a little different. You can put it directly into the boiling soup instead of pre-cooking it. If you do this, you will need to add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of minute rice.
Can I add more veggies? which veggies would work best in this soup?
Yes, you can add more veggies if you want, or you can switch out the zucchini for a different green veggie. I don’t recommend taking out the carrots, celery, or especially the onion. You could also add green beans, potatoes, peas, or even chopped spinach at the very end.
Can I use low-fat Coconut milk?
You can, but the creaminess and the flavor will be affected.
I’m scared to add cinnamon. do you promise it won’t ruin the soup?
I super duper promise that it won’t ruin the soup. I have a friend who always adds it to her chicken noodle soup. I thought she was crazy, but after adding it to this soup, I’m tempted to give it a try next time I make Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. The cinnamon really brings out all the flavor in this yummy soup. Don’t skip it!
Serve with...
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup butter with a splash of olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 3-4 segments of garlic, crushed
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 3-4 large carrots, cut into one-inch sticks as thick as a French fry
- 1 small-medium zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp +1 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice +2 cups water, ¼ tsp salt and splash of olive oil
- 6 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 (14 ounce) can of full-fat coconut milk
- ½ tsp lemon juice (optional)
- Start by cooking the rice in a small saucepan. Bring the 2 cups of water to a boil and add the rice, ¼ tsp salt, and a splash of olive oil. Reduce to a simmer and cover for 20 minutes. Start the rest of the soup while that is cooking.
- In a large soup pot, add the butter, splash of olive oil, chicken, and ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Cook until most pieces of meat are no longer pink.
- Add the onion, jalapeno, garlic, celery, and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Next, add the curry powder, ground ginger, and cinnamon. Stir and cook for 1 more minute to let the flavors come out.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Once soup is boiling, add the sliced zucchini. Boil for 10-15 minutes or until veggies are tender.
- Add the cooked rice and the can of full-fat coconut milk. Mix well and allow to simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
- Right before serving you can add ½ tsp of lemon juice if you would like.
- Enjoy!
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It’s warming up where I live, so I’m going to have to make this before my family decides it’s too hot for soup. But I say it’s almost never too hot for soup. Haha. All the ingredients just sound delicious together! I especially love coconut and curry. Yum! #marchgiveaway
This is our dinner tonight and it smells and tastes so good! Thanks for sharing the recipe Maria! I’m glad to have another curry recipe. #marchgiveaway
Yum! I hoped your family loved it. My kids have been asking me to make this again!
I’ve got all the ingredients to make this for the next cold day we have. I’m so excited to try it! #aprilgiveaway
Yay! I hate to wish you a cold day, but you will love this soup! My kids have been asking me to make it again.
I’m wishing for fall and made this soup for dinner tonight! Sooo good! Everyone loves it!
Yay! I love hearing that Shelby!