Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup blends tender shredded chicken, cooked wild rice blend, and diced vegetables in a rich, thickened broth. The mixture of butter, flour, chicken broth, and cream forms a smooth base while carrot, celery, onion, and garlic add savory flavors. The soup offers a comforting, hearty texture that is both filling and warming.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 /2 cup carrot diced
- 1/2 /2 cup celery diced
- 1/2 /2 cup onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 /4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth reduced-sodium
- 1 1/2 /2 cups cream
- 1 long grain and wild rice blend 6 ounce package, cooked according to instructions
- 1 cup chicken cooked and shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion. Sautee for 5 minutes or until veggies are soft. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the flour and stir to form a roux. Cook for a 2-3 minutes and then slowly whisk in the chicken broth and cream. Cook mixture over medium heat or until mixture thickens.
- Add the rice and chicken. Stir until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.