Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    279 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a family favorite soup. This creamy soup is loaded with flavor and is easy to make.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 carrots peeled and finely diced
  • 2 ribs celery finely diced
  • ½ onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 box Rice a Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice 4.3 oz box
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Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat.  Add in the carrots, celery and onions to the pan.  Sauté for 10-12 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  2. Add in the chicken and garlic.  Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is browned.
  3. Then stir in the chicken broth, water, 1 cup of milk and seasonings.  Allow the soup to simmer over medium high heat for 15 minutes.
  4. Then whisk together the remaining milk with the flour.  Stir this mixture into the pot.  Then stir in the wild rice and the seasoning mixture from the package.  Allow the soup to simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and cooked through.
  5. Taste test the soup and add more salt and pepper if needed.  Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  
  • You can use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken the soup if you prefer. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 901mg (38%) Potassium 650mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 5268IU (105%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 901mg 38%
Potassium 650mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 5268IU 105%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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