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Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup: Your Cozy Comfort Classic

This creamy chicken wild rice soup is a comforting dish, perfect for chilly evenings, packed with tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vibrant veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 8 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for a lighter option
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped or zucchini as a substitute
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped pre-chopped for convenience
  • 2 carrots shredded or baby carrots if unavailable
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped leeks are a great alternative
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules adjust based on broth flavor
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes fresh parsley can elevate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic with adjustments
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano as a substitute
For the Creamy Texture
  • 1/4 cup butter can use olive oil for lighter result
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour cornstarch is a gluten-free option
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup or coconut milk for dairy-free
For the Final Touches
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine omit for non-alcoholic version
  • 1 cup cooked wild rice or substitute with brown rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed can swap turkey or rotisserie chicken

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by gathering and prepping all ingredients. Chop the celery, onion, and carrots. Cook chicken and wild rice if not done yet.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine chicken broth, mushrooms, celery, carrots, onion, bouillon granules, parsley, garlic powder, and thyme. Boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. In a Dutch oven, prepare roux by melting butter over medium heat, whisking in flour until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Gradually whisk in the broth mixture into the roux, bringing to a boil while stirring. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Lower the heat and stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup and white wine. Add cooked wild rice and chicken, heating through for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to swap ingredients based on availability. Adjust seasonings to taste for the best flavor.

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