Description
Warm your soul with this Chicken Wild Rice Soup, a comforting blend of tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and fresh vegetables in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends, this dish promises to deliver an incredible flavor experience that brings smiles and cherished moments to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the carrots, celery, onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic; cook for another minute.
- Add chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the carrots, celery, and wild rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream along with thyme and parsley; cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through but not boiling. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg