Description
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This creamy, hearty soup combines tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vibrant vegetables in a rich broth that warms you from the inside out. Perfect for cozy nights with family or friends, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees seconds and smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced chicken; cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and wild rice blend; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until rice is tender.
- If desired, stir in heavy cream just before serving for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize this soup by adding spinach or swapping veggies based on your preferences. For a lighter version, use low-fat milk instead of cream.