Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup, a hearty and delicious dish perfect for chilly days. This soup is loaded with tender chicken, wholesome wild rice, and a rich creamy broth that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Thickening and Others:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup wild rice (cooked)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and salt. Cook briefly.
- Thicken: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, then slowly whisk in chicken broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine: Add chicken and wild rice, simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in cream and milk, heat through. Adjust seasoning, serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
