Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6 servings

  • Calories

    828 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Here's a cozy and Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup recipe that’s perfect for chilly days. It’s packed with tender vegetables, roasted chicken, and nutty wild rice, all in a rich, savory broth.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 3 carrot sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2-3 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
  • 2 teaspoons thyme chopped, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped, fresh
  • 2 bay leaf
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup wild rice blend such as Lundberg, rinsed
  • 7-8 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth for a lighter version, or low-sodium broth
  • 4 cups roasted chicken cut into bite-sized pieces or shredded, or turkey
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots, and onion. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add Herbs and Seasonings: Stir in the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. Make the Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes, creating a light roux. This will help thicken the soup.
  4. Cook the Rice: Pour in the chicken stock and stir to combine, then add the wild rice blend. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  5. Add Chicken and Cream: Once the rice is cooked, add the cooked chicken (or turkey) and heavy cream. Stir well and cook for 10 minutes until the soup is hot and creamy.
  6. Season to Taste: Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt and pepper.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and serve warm, serve with crusty bread on the side.
  8. This soup keeps well and even gets better after a day or two in the fridge. Perfect for cozy nights in!

Notes

  • *Adjust the amount of broth if you like more broth or a thicker soup. 
  • You can make this soup in the Instant Pot!
  • Sauté: Use the sauté function to cook the butter, veggies, and garlic.
  • Add Ingredients: Add the herbs, wild rice, broth, and chicken (if using raw chicken).
  • Pressure Cook: Set to high pressure for 35 minutes if using uncooked rice. For cooked rice, reduce the time to 15 minutes.
  • Shred Chicken: If using raw chicken, remove, shred, and return to the pot.
  • Finish with Cream: Stir in the cream after pressure cooking for a silky texture.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 828kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 16g (80%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 168mg (56%) Sodium 732mg (31%) Potassium 1102mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 9182IU (184%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 828 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 828kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 168mg 56%
Sodium 732mg 31%
Potassium 1102mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 9182IU 184%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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