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Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
A hearty and comforting soup combining tender chicken, wild rice, and aromatic herbs in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Ghee and vegetables
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1½ cups)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cassava flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
Herbs and broth
- 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth (e.g., Kettle & Fire)
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained (see note in instructions)
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
- 3 cups shredded pre-cooked chicken
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the rice to remove excess starch.
- Heat ghee in a large pot, cook onions and carrots until tender (~5-7 min). Add garlic and cook 1 min. Stir in flour, salt, oregano, and pepper; toast 1 min.
- Pour in broth, scrape browned bits. Add rice, herbs, and bay leaves. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 25 min until rice is tender.
- Add chicken, cook covered for 10 min. Remove herbs and bay leaves. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Ensure to rinse the rice well to prevent gumminess.