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A steaming bowl of chicken wild rice soup garnished with fresh herbs.

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This hearty chicken and wild rice soup is perfect for a comforting meal. It's packed with flavor and ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup wild rice uncooked
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 2 tbsps flour
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth and wild rice, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender.
  2. While the rice cooks, melt butter in a separate large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped carrots, celery, and onion, then sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, ensuring it forms a paste to thicken the soup.
  4. Gradually whisk in the cooked wild rice and chicken broth mixture, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add the shredded cooked chicken and heavy cream, stirring until thoroughly combined and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a bay leaf to the broth while the rice cooks, removing it before serving. You can also add other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach during the sautéing step. Adjust seasoning as needed.