Name: Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ribs celery, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 onion, diced; 6 cups chicken stock or broth; 3/4 cup wild rice; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for dairy free); Kosher salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Description

This comforting Chicken Wild Rice Soup combines tender shredded chicken, wholesome wild rice, and a medley of sautéed vegetables in a savory broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup is hearty, flavorful, and easy to prepare, offering a warming dish ideal for any season.

Ingredients

Vegetables

2 ribs celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 onion, diced

Broth & Rice

6 cups chicken stock or broth
3/4 cup wild rice

Protein

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

Others

2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for dairy free)
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter (or heat olive oil for a dairy-free option) over medium-high heat. Add the diced celery, carrots, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add chicken stock and bring to boil: Pour in 6 cups of chicken stock or broth and increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
Add wild rice and season: Stir in 3/4 cup of wild rice along with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Simmer until rice is cooked: Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the soup simmer gently for about 45 minutes or until the wild rice is tender and cooked through.
Add shredded chicken and heat through: Stir in the 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken. Continue to simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes to heat the chicken thoroughly and blend the flavors.
Finalize seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, enjoying a hearty and nourishing bowl of chicken wild rice soup.

Notes

You can substitute butter with olive oil to make this recipe dairy free.
Using pre-cooked chicken (such as rotisserie) can speed up preparation time.
Wild rice takes longer to cook than regular rice, so ensure it simmers until tender for best texture.
Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Leftovers keep well and often taste even better the next day.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American