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Wild Rice Chicken Soup Recipe

Wild Rice Chicken Soup Recipe

A warm and hearty wild rice chicken soup that's perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice rinsed and drained
  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp thyme
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream optional for creaminess

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, add wild rice, thyme, and black pepper, then bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 35 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Stir in heavy cream if using, heating through before serving.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for a delightful meal. Add fresh herbs for extra flavor!