Description
Warm up with this comforting chicken and wild rice soup, featuring tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly days!
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Instructions:
- 1. Prepare Your Chicken: Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- 2. Sauté Your Veggies: Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir until the onions become translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- 3. Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the wild rice blend followed by the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 40-45 minutes until the rice is tender.
- 4. Creamy Finish: Once the rice is cooked through, stir in the heavy cream. Allow it to simmer uncovered for an additional five minutes.
- 5. Adjust Seasoning: Taste your soup and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as desired. Optionally add fresh thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- 6. Serve It Up: Ladle generous portions into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve alongside crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg