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

How to Grow the Best Chicken Wild Rice Soup in 30 Minutes

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to make chicken wild rice soup in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup wild rice blend cooked
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion, then sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, ensuring no lumps remain.
  3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer while stirring constantly.
  4. Add shredded chicken, cooked wild rice, salt, and pepper; continue to simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Finally, stir in heavy cream and heat through for 2-3 minutes, but do not boil. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley. You can also use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time. Adjust seasoning to taste.