Description

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up chilly evenings or soothing colds. This rich and velvety soup combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a luscious broth. Easy to whip up on busy weeknights, each spoonful delivers a delightful explosion of flavor that your whole family will love.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
1 cup wild rice blend
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the vegetables.
Sauté the veggies: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook onion, carrots, and celery until soft (about 5 minutes).
Brown the chicken: Add diced chicken to the pot with salt and pepper; sauté until browned (about 6 minutes).
Add rice and broth: Stir in wild rice blend and chicken broth; bring to a simmer and cover for about 40-45 minutes until rice is tender.
Create creaminess: Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
Season and serve: Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute quinoa for wild rice. Add fresh spinach towards the end of cooking for extra nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.