Description
Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup wraps you in warmth with every spoonful. Quick to prepare, it’s ideal for busy weeknights and family gatherings alike. Serve it with your favorite bread for a truly comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts and wild rice; stir for 2 minutes before pouring in the chicken broth to cover.
- Season with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 40 minutes.
- Once cooked through, shred the chicken and return it to the pot along with half-and-half or milk. Stir well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg