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Cozy Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or when you're in need of a warm, nourishing dish. This creamy, hearty soup combines tender chicken, wild rice, and fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a velvety broth that will warm your soul. In this article, we will explore the ingredients, preparation steps, and variations to make this recipe your own while also diving into the nutritional benefits and tips for serving. Whether you are cooking for yourself or hosting a gathering, this soup is sure to impress.

Snuggle Up with Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

A comforting and hearty chicken wild rice soup that's creamy and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1.0 cup wild rice blend
  • 1.0 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.0 medium onion
  • 2.0 cloves garlic
  • 3.0 medium carrots
  • 2.0 stalks celery
  • 4.0 cups chicken broth
  • 1.0 cup heavy cream
  • 2.0 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.0 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1.0 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1.0 leaf bay leaf
  • 0.0 Salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.0 Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the wild rice blend under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps prevent the rice from getting gummy.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and diced chicken. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the rinsed wild rice blend to the pot along with the chicken broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has opened up.
  • Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the soup to heat through for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Ladle the creamy chicken wild rice soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy your comforting, hearty meal.

Notes

Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and color.
Keyword chicken soup, creamy soup, wild rice