Description
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables in a creamy broth. With its rich flavors and cozy aroma, this soup is perfect for chilly days and family gatherings. Easy to prepare, it warms both your stomach and soul, making it a beloved comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the pot with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown.
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook for about five minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add wild rice blend. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Season with additional salt, pepper, and thyme as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg