Description
Savory Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is the perfect dish for chilly days, offering warmth and comfort in every bowl. This hearty soup features tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a rich creamy broth that will make you feel right at home. Its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation make it ideal for both busy weeknights and leisurely weekend gatherings with family. Enjoy it as a satisfying main dish or a cozy appetizer that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 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
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme; cook until chicken is no longer pink on the outside.
- Pour in chicken broth and add wild rice; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream; adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg