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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup 🍲 | Comfort in a Bowl!

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!

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Rest Time: 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings 1
Estimated Cost $  14
Calories 350 calories per serving (1 bowl)
Best Season Fall, Winter
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:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (450g)
  • 1 cup wild rice blend (200g)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (1.5L)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
    • For Garnish (Optional):
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Crusty bread
Instructions
    Sauté the Vegetables:
  1. 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.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
    3. Cook the Chicken and Rice:
  3. 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
    4. Shred the Chicken:
  4. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
    5. Add the Cream:
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
    6. Serve:
  6. 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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