Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Chicken Wild Rice Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vibrant vegetables in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup not only nourishes the body but also brings families together for cozy moments filled with laughter and love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and thyme; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in wild rice followed by chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and return the sautéed chicken to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg