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A steaming bowl of chicken wild rice soup garnished with fresh herbs.

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This hearty chicken and wild rice soup is perfect for a cozy meal, packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and nutty wild rice. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that comes together in just 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  3. Add the wild rice, shredded chicken, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for a few minutes, without boiling, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the soup while it simmers and remove it before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.