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Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a creamy, comforting soup made with tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and fresh vegetables in a savory broth. It’s the perfect cozy meal for chilly days, packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup wild rice blend (or pure wild rice)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and cook for 6–8 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
  5. Add wild rice, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35–45 minutes or until rice is tender.
  6. Add cooked chicken, milk or half-and-half, and heavy cream if using. Simmer for 5–10 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Soup may thicken as it cools; add extra broth or milk when reheating.

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