Looking for a comforting and hearty soup recipe? This Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food! Made with tender chicken, wild rice, and a creamy broth, it’s packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Let’s get cooking!
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup 🍲 | Comfort in a Bowl!
Description
This creamy chicken and wild rice soup is rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a one-pot wonder that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal!
Ingredients
For the Soup:
For Garnish (Optional):
Instructions
Sauté the Vegetables:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cook the Chicken and Rice:
- Add the chicken breasts, wild rice, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through
Shred the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Add the Cream:
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve:
- Remove the bay leaf and ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Saturated Fat 7g35%
- Cholesterol 80mg27%
- Sodium 800mg34%
- Potassium 500mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 25g50%
- Calcium 80 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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