Description
Warm up with a bowl of Chicken Wild Rice Soup, where tender chicken meets chewy wild rice and vibrant vegetables in a creamy, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this comforting dish evokes memories of family and laughter. It’s easy to prepare and guarantees satisfaction for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onions, carrots, celery, and rinse the wild rice until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in butter or olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in carrots, celery, thyme, bay leaf, and rinsed wild rice. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes until rice is tender.
- If using cream, stir it in towards the end for richness. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm with fresh bread or croutons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg