Description
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days, featuring tender chicken and nutty wild rice in a creamy, aromatic broth. This heartwarming dish not only nourishes the body but also brings loved ones together around the dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and diced chicken; cook until chicken is golden brown on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed wild rice. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme; let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg