Description
Warm your soul with this comforting chicken and wild rice soup, featuring tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vibrant vegetables in a rich broth.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice blend (brown and wild rice mix)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Sauté the Vegetables:
- Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot.
- Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 3. Add Garlic and Thyme:
- Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme.
- Cook for an additional minute until aromatic.
- 4. Pour in Broth:
- Add the low-sodium chicken broth and wild rice blend to the pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil; then reduce heat to low and let simmer.
- 5. Simmer:
- Allow the soup to simmer for about 30 minutes or until the wild rice is tender yet slightly chewy.
- 6. Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg