Low Sodium Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Warm, hearty, and nourishing, this Low Sodium Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the perfect comforting meal for any day of the week. Packed with tender chicken breasts, a medley of fresh vegetables, nutty wild rice, and fragrant herbs like thyme and rosemary, this soup delivers big flavor without the excess sodium. A splash of lemon juice adds a bright, refreshing twist, while fresh spinach brings vibrant color and extra nutrients. Simmered to perfection in low-sodium chicken broth, this satisfying one-pot recipe is ideal for anyone looking for a healthier take on a classic favorite. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an easy and delicious way to stay warm and well-fed, serving up cozy, wholesome goodness in every bowl.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken breasts to the pot and pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and water.
Stir in the wild rice blend, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and add the bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken and rice are cooked through.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the fresh spinach. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Finally, stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with additional black pepper if needed.
Remove the bay leaf before serving and enjoy your delicious low-sodium chicken wild rice soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1130 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.9 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 187.3 g | 375% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 3738 mg | 80% | |
*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.
