Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe
As the winter chill sets in, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of warm, creamy soup. This Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe is a perfect blend of tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a rich, creamy broth. It’s an ideal dish for cozy nights at home or for serving at family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrots peeled and diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
- Rinse the wild rice under cold water and set aside.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Peel and dice the carrots, and dice the celery stalks.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Cooking the Chicken and Vegetables
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the diced carrots and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Building the Soup Base
- Add the rinsed wild rice to the pot and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender.
Step 4: Making the Soup Creamy
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour to form a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the roux is golden and bubbly.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
- Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe
Step 5: Combining Everything
- Slowly stir the cream mixture into the soup. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is thickened and creamy.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 339.2kcalCarbohydrates: 22.6gProtein: 18.6gFat: 19.8gSaturated Fat: 9.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 79.9mgSodium: 952.4mgPotassium: 474.5mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 4.2gVitamin A: 4367.8IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 57.2mgIron: 1.5mg