Description
A comforting and hearty soup made with chicken, wild rice, and vegetables, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a small gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Add shredded chicken and heavy cream to the pot. Stir and season with salt and pepper.
- Let it simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, stir while adding cream. Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Adjust thickness with broth or water as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg