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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, a hearty and creamy dish perfect for chilly days. Loaded with tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own.


Ingredients

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    Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add the rinsed wild rice, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  4. Nestle the chicken into the soup. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cover and cook for 40-50 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
  7. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
  8. Slowly whisk in the half-and-half until smooth and thickened, then stir this mixture into the soup.
  9. Simmer for 5 more minutes, then discard the bay leaf.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra richness, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
  • This soup freezes well; just add extra broth when reheating if needed.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg