Description
Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a warm, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and fresh vegetables in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, this soup not only nourishes the body but also fills your kitchen with delightful aromas. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken breasts and minced garlic; cook until chicken is no longer pink (approximately 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in rinsed wild rice, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg