Description
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a rich, creamy broth, perfect for cozy meals or cold nights.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 cup wild rice
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the wild rice and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow the cream to thicken and the flavors to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley if desired.
Notes
Add minced garlic to the vegetables while sautéing for extra flavor.
For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
Feel free to add extra vegetables like peas, spinach, or corn for more texture and nutrients.
If you prefer chicken thighs, you can use them instead of chicken breasts for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
