Description
A creamy, hearty Chicken and Wild Rice Soup filled with tender shredded chicken, nutty wild rice, and fresh vegetables. This easy stovetop soup is perfect for cozy nights or convenient meal prep lunches, offering a comforting taste of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, shredded
- ½ cup wild rice
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup cream or milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Thyme, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced carrot and celery, cooking and stirring for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften and release their flavors.
- Simmer Rice and Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and add the wild rice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
- Add Chicken and Cream: Stir in the shredded chicken and cream or milk. Continue cooking the soup for another 5 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition and enhanced flavor.
- Use low-fat milk or cream to reduce fat content.
- For gluten-free option, ensure broth and other ingredients contain no gluten additives.
- Leftover soup keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days or can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
