Description
Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a heartwarming and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup not only warms your body but also creates cherished memories around the dinner table. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s the ultimate go-to recipe for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced carrots, celery, and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cubed chicken breasts and cook until lightly browned (7-8 minutes).
- Pour in wild rice and chicken broth; add thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover and let simmer for 30-35 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in cream or milk before serving; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg