Description
Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a comforting dish that warms your heart and soul. This hearty soup combines tender chicken and nutty wild rice, creating a perfect meal for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables for easy access.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil or butter and sauté onions until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken, carrots, and celery; cook until chicken is lightly browned (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and rinsed wild rice blend; stir well.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and gradually stir in cream or milk with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
- Customize by adding spinach or other veggies for extra nutrition.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg