Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of creamy chicken wild rice soup, where tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables come together in a velvety broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or rainy days, this comforting dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing. Serve it as a hearty main course or a delightful starter, and enjoy the smiles around your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Stir in the wild rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil before reducing heat to simmer gently.
- Simmer uncovered for about 40-45 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream or milk during the last few minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg