Description
A comforting and hearty Chicken & Wild Rice Soup recipe that is perfect for chilly days. This creamy soup is loaded with tender chicken, fragrant herbs, and wholesome wild rice, making it a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; cook briefly.
- Cook Rice: Pour in chicken broth, add wild rice, and simmer until rice is tender.
- Thicken Soup: Whisk flour and milk, add to soup, and cook until slightly thickened.
- Finish Soup: Add chicken, heat through, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken works well in this recipe.
- The soup thickens upon standing, so add liquid when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
