Chicken Wild Rice Soup
A warm and comforting soup featuring tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken (or tofu/chickpeas for vegetarian)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping carrots and celery and shredding the chicken.
- Cook the wild rice by rinsing it, then simmering in 2 cups of water for 40-50 minutes.
- Sauté carrots and celery in olive oil for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate the cooked chicken and wild rice into the mixture, simmering for another 10 minutes.
- Cream it up by adding heavy cream and simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
- Final touches can include fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve with a baguette or salad for a complete meal. Feel free to customize with mushrooms, spices, or greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: soup, chicken soup, wild rice soup, comfort food, hearty meal