Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Panera Copycat)

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Panera Copycat)

Love Panera's Chicken and Wild Rice Soup? Learn how to make it at home with this delicious copycat recipe that's just as good (if not better) than the original.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups milk, divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cooked/shredded
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4.3 oz box Rice a Roni, long grain and wild rice (plus seasoning packet included in box)
  • salt/pepper, to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot (I use a Dutch Oven), add the celery, corn, onion, and olive oil.
  2. Allow to saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until tender. 
  3. Add in the minced garlic, chicken broth, water, and 1 cup milk. Mix to combine.
  4. Add in the pepper, oregano, bay leaf, and shredded chicken. Allow mixture to simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup milk with the flour. Whisk until free of clumps.
  6. Pour mixture into the soup and whisk until combined.
  7. Add the box of rice, including the seasoning packet, and mix well.
  8. Allow mixture to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  9. Adjust flavor with desired amount of salt and pepper.
  10. Serve! 
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 516mg (22%) Potassium 465mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 179IU (4%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 179kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 516mg 22%
Potassium 465mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 179IU 4%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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