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Chicken Wild Rice Soup
A hearty and comforting soup combining tender chicken, wild rice, and vegetables in a creamy broth, perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
- as needed Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter in a large pot. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in wild rice, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Whisk flour with milk until smooth. Slowly add to soup, stirring constantly.
- Add cooked chicken. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, you can add more milk or half-and-half before serving.