Pin Recipe A comforting, hearty soup featuring tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and fresh vegetables in a savory broth—perfect for a cozy meal any night of the week.
Leftover rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe
Ingredients
- Proteins: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- Grains: 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice blend
- Vegetables: 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Vegetables: 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- Vegetables: 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- Vegetables: 2 celery stalks, sliced
- Vegetables: 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Liquids: 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- Dairy (optional): 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half (optional, for a creamy version)
- Herbs & Seasonings: 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Herbs & Seasonings: 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Herbs & Seasonings: 1 bay leaf
- Herbs & Seasonings: Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Herbs & Seasonings: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat Add onion, carrots, and celery Sauté for 4 5 minutes until vegetables are softened
- Stir in garlic:
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
- Add wild rice blend and broth:
- Add wild rice blend, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer Cover and cook for 20 25 minutes, or until rice is tender
- Simmer chicken:
- Stir in cooked chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until heated through
- Add cream (optional):
- (Optional) For a creamy soup, add the heavy cream or half and half and heat gently without boiling
- Season soup:
- Season with salt and pepper to taste Remove bay leaf
- Serve:
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot
Pin Recipe This soup has been a favorite at family dinners, warming us on cool evenings and bringing everyone to the table
Required Tools
Large soup pot, chefs knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, ladle
Allergen Information
Contains Dairy (if using cream or half and half) Naturally gluten free ensure broth and other packaged ingredients are gluten free if sensitive
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 11 g Carbohydrates 29 g Protein 26 g
Pin Recipe This soup is both nourishing and easy to customize to your family s tastes
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of rice is used here?
A wild rice blend is used for its nutty flavor and chewy texture, complementing the tender chicken and vegetables.
- → Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, simply skip the optional cream or half-and-half to keep it dairy-free without losing flavor.
- → How long should the wild rice cook?
Simmer the wild rice blend for 20–25 minutes until tender but still slightly chewy.
- → What fresh herbs are included?
Thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf infuse the broth, while chopped parsley is added as a fresh garnish.
- → Is leftover chicken suitable for this dish?
Yes, shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken works well, adding convenience and flavor.
- → Can I add more vegetables?
Absolutely, vegetables like baby spinach can be added during the last few minutes for extra greens.