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A green bowl filled with creamy chicken wild rice soup that is garnished with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh herbs and cracked black pepper.

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup


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Description

This Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup recipe combines the goodness of tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and fresh vegetables in a creamy, flavorful broth. Warm up your evenings with a bowl of this creamy goodness!


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups rotisserie chicken, diced small
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 carrot, minced
  • 1 stalk celery with leaves, minced
  • 1/4  yellow onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, plus
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves 
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • Drizzle of olive oil, for garnish
  • Cracked black pepper, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter and warm the oil in a heavy bottom soup pot to medium.
  2. Add in the minced celery, carrot, onions and garlic.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Soften for about five minutes.
  5. Add in the fresh thyme. Cook for another minute.
  6. Coat the vegetables with the flour and cook out the “raw” flour taste for a few minutes.
  7. Pour in the chicken stock.
  8. Add the wild rice and bay leaves.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Bring to a boil.
  11. Turn down the heat. Partially cover and simmer for about 20 -25 minutes, or until the rice is fully-cooked.
  12. Remove and discard the bay leaves and any woody stems of the fresh thyme.
  13. Taste for salt.
  14. Add in the diced chicken, heavy whipping cream and fresh chopped parsley.
  15. Warm through for about 5-10 minutes.
  16. Serve piping hot.
  17. ENJOY!
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Notes

  • For ease, use rotisserie chicken.
  • As an alternative to rotisserie chicken, sear and cook two chicken breasts in the soup prior prior to sautéing the vegetables. Remove and dice.
  • Wild rice has a unique texture. Be sure to cook thoroughly in the stock to ensure tenderness.
  • A medium, or long-grain rice can be substituted for the wild rice. Orzo is also an option.
  • Add additional seasonings to your liking.
  • Allow the raw flour taste to cook off for a few minutes before adding the stock.
  • Easily replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock. 
  • If the rice seems to be soaking up too much of the broth while simmering, add a touch more. 
  • Make this a dairy-free soup by replacing the butter with an additional tablespoon of oil and choosing a dairy-free heavy whipping cream.
  • Add spinach or other greens in the final minutes of cooking for added nutrients and freshness. 
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a touch more stock and/or heavy cream.
  • If you want seconds, I suggest doubling this recipe!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup, Bisque
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl