Description
This hearty Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a creamy, comforting dish packed with tender shredded chicken, nutty wild rice, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners, it combines wholesome ingredients to create a flavorful, satisfying soup that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dairy
- 1 cup milk or cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a large pot, combine the wild rice, chicken broth, chopped onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook uncovered for 25 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and the rice to become tender.
- Add Chicken and Cream: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, milk or cream, thyme, salt, and pepper into the pot. Mix well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Final Simmer: Continue to simmer the soup gently for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve immediately while warm to enjoy its creamy, hearty goodness.
Notes
- For convenience and rich flavor, use rotisserie chicken or any leftover cooked chicken.
- The soup freezes well if you omit the cream before freezing; add cream when reheating to maintain texture.
- You can substitute milk with cream or a dairy alternative to adjust richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
