Description
Chicken wild rice soup is the ultimate comfort food, offering a creamy blend of tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vibrant vegetables. This hearty dish warms you from the inside out, making it perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With its rich flavors and nostalgic aroma, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sear seasoned chicken breasts for about 5 minutes per side until browned.
- Add diced onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in wild rice blend. Bring to a boil before reducing heat to simmer.
- After 30 minutes, add heavy cream or coconut milk along with thyme and bay leaf. Stir gently.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg