Description
Warm your soul with this comforting Savory Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty dish features tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and a luscious creamy broth that blends rich flavors to create a satisfying meal. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prepping for busy weeks ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: chop onion, carrots, celery, and mince garlic; rinse wild rice.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced chicken to the pot; season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until lightly browned (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth along with rinsed wild rice. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream before serving; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg