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Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a family favorite soup. This creamy soup is loaded with flavor and is easy to make.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add in the chicken and garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is browned.
- 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.
- 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.
- Taste test the soup and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
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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
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
% 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.