Description
Discover a comforting chicken wild rice soup recipe that’s creamy, hearty, and perfect for chilly nights. Learn step‑by‑step instructions, ingredient swaps, and nutrition tips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion
- finely diced
- 2 carrots
- peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks
- diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 cup wild rice
- rinsed
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- shredded (about 2 large breasts)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Fresh parsley
- chopped (optional
- for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing until the vegetables are softened, about 5‑7 minutes.,Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.,Stir in the rinsed wild rice, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.,Season with thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and let the soup simmer for 35‑40 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender.,Remove the bay leaf, then add the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat the chicken through.,Stir in the heavy cream, adjust seasoning if needed, and let the soup warm through for 2‑3 minutes without boiling.,Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Nutrition is approximate. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. For a lighter version
- substitute heavy cream with low‑fat milk.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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