Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. This delightful dish features tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a creamy broth. Each spoonful envelops you in rich flavors that promise to nourish both body and soul. Ideal for family dinners or cozy nights at home, this soup is not only easy to prepare but offers plenty of room for customization with your favorite spices or veggies. Enjoy a bowlful of warmth that brings everyone together, making it the perfect addition to your comfort food repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Dried thyme and rosemary to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken breasts and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Stir in the wild rice blend and let it simmer for about 45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream until desired creaminess is achieved. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg