Easy Cream of Wild Rice Chicken Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of this comforting Easy Cream of Wild Rice Chicken Soup, the perfect recipe for busy weeknights or chilly days when you crave something hearty yet easy to prepare. Bursting with earthy wild rice, tender chunks of juicy chicken, and a medley of aromatic vegetables simmered in a rich and velvety broth, this soup is a true soul-warmer. Enhanced with subtle hints of garlic, thyme, and a touch of heavy cream for added indulgence, this one-pot wonder comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for both quick family dinners and meal prep. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal, and let the comforting flavors take you straight to a cozy night in! Keywords: wild rice soup, chicken soup recipe, creamy chicken soup, easy dinner ideas, comfort food recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup wild rice
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
Add the wild rice to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
Add the shredded or diced chicken, salt, black pepper, thyme, and the bay leaf. Stir well.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and flour until smooth.
Gradually stir the cream mixture into the soup, ensuring there are no lumps.
Cook the soup for an additional 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your warm and creamy wild rice chicken soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.6 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.9 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 6657 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 188.7 g | 377% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 4267 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
