Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Chicken wild rice soup is a creamy, comforting bowl of tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vegetables. Rich and hearty, it is the perfect soup for chilly fall and winter days. One pot delivers a cozy, satisfying dinner the whole family loves.
- ⏱ 50 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp flour
Instructions
- Saute the onion, carrots, and celery in butter until soft.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the wild rice, chicken, and broth and simmer for 35 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the cream off the heat.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
💡 Chef's tip
Add the cream at the end off the heat so it warms through without curdling or breaking the soup.
Wild rice holds its firm, nutty texture even in a creamy soup, giving a satisfying chew that regular rice would lose by going soft.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Carbs: 34 g
- Fat: 15 g
