Description
Warm up with this comforting chicken and wild rice soup, brimming with tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vibrant vegetables. It’s the perfect hug in a bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the vegetables and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Add Chicken: Stir in chicken pieces and minced garlic. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes).
- 4. Combine Rice and Broth: Pour in chicken broth and add the wild rice blend. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and let flavors meld for about 20 minutes.
- 5. Add Cream: Once the rice is tender, stir in heavy cream until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 6. Serve Warm: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg