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Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

A comforting and hearty soup featuring tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and a luscious creamy broth.

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
6
Level
Weeknight
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

When the weather turns chilly or you just need a big warm hug in a bowl, this Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is exactly what you’re looking for. It’s incredibly satisfying with its hearty texture, flavorful broth, and savory chicken. Plus, it's simpler to make than you might think, making it a perfect cozy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Yield: 6 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp dried sage
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish and serving)
  • Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the rinsed wild rice, chicken broth, thyme, sage, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender.

  4. Step 4

    Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through for 2-3 minutes, but do not boil.

  5. Step 5

    Taste and adjust salt as needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Tips

  • To make this soup even faster, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, you can make a quick roux by whisking 1 tablespoon of flour into the softened vegetables before adding the broth.

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