Name: Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp flour; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 cup uncooked wild rice; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 1 tsp thyme; ½ tsp rosemary; ½ tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

Description

A cozy, creamy chicken and wild rice soup made with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a rich, herb-infused broth. Perfect for cold winter nights.

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 tsp thyme
½ tsp rosemary
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Melt butter in a pot and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft.
Add garlic and cook briefly, then stir in flour to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Add wild rice and seasonings.
Simmer 40–45 minutes until rice is tender.
Stir in shredded chicken and cream.
Adjust seasoning and serve hot, topped with parsley.

Notes

For dairy-free, use cashew cream instead of heavy cream.

Add spinach or kale for more greens.

Freezes well for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 340
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 790
Fat: 17
Saturated Fat: 9
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 26
Fiber: 3
Protein: 23
Cholesterol: 80