4-Ingredient Souper Rice

Looking for the ultimate comfort food hack that takes basically zero effort? This creamy, cheesy rice dish is about to become your new weeknight hero. With just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes, you’ll have a restaurant-worthy side that everyone will beg you to make again.

The magic happens when cream of chicken soup meets perfectly cooked instant rice, all getting cozy with freshly grated parmesan cheese. It’s like risotto’s laid-back cousin who still knows how to bring the flavor, but doesn’t need you hovering over the stove for 45 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups instant rice
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, combine soup and broth. Bring to a boil, watching for active bubbling around the edges. This creates the perfect cooking liquid for your rice.
2. Once boiling, stir in the rice and parmesan cheese until well combined. The cheese should start melting immediately. Cover the pan tightly with a lid and remove from heat immediately to prevent sticking.
3. Let stand for 5-8 minutes without lifting the lid – this is crucial for proper rice absorption. You’ll know it’s ready when all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender but not mushy. Season with salt and pepper to taste, fluff gently with a fork, and serve immediately while hot.

Smart Swaps

• Use low-sodium chicken broth and soup to control salt content
• Substitute brown instant rice for added fiber (may need 2-3 minutes extra standing time)
• Try Romano cheese instead of parmesan for a sharper flavor

Make It Diabetes-Friendly

• Replace instant white rice with cauliflower rice (reduces carbs by 30g per serving)
• Use low-fat cream of chicken soup to reduce calories
• Add 1 cup of finely diced vegetables to increase fiber
• Reduce portion size to 3/4 cup per serving (45g carbs instead of 60g)

Pro Tips

• For extra richness, stir in 1 tablespoon of butter at the end
• Let rest an extra 2-3 minutes if rice isn’t quite tender
• Always use freshly grated cheese – pre-grated won’t melt as smoothly
• For a flavor boost, add 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder with the soup