Description

This comforting Chicken Wild Rice Soup features tender chicken breast simmered with wild rice, aromatic vegetables, and a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly days, it’s a hearty and flavorful homemade soup that combines wholesome ingredients for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables and Aromatics

4 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced

Proteins and Dairy

1 pound chicken breast
2 cups whole milk, divided
1 cup heavy cream, divided

Pantry Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
3/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 bay leaves
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
6 ounces long grain & wild rice with seasoning packet
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

Sauté: Drizzle olive oil in a deep dish pot or Dutch oven and place it on medium-high heat. Add the chopped celery, carrots, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté the mixture until the vegetables begin to soften and develop a slight brown color, which should take about 10 minutes.
Combine: Add the chicken breast on top of the sautéed vegetables. Season everything with salt, black pepper, oregano, and add the two bay leaves. Pour in the chicken broth, 1 cup of milk, and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Next, add the wild rice along with the seasoning packet that comes with it.
Boil: Stir everything to combine, then bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for about 20 minutes, allowing the rice and chicken to cook through and flavors to meld.
Whisk: While the soup simmers, prepare a thickening mixture by combining the all-purpose flour with the remaining 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and set aside.
Shred: After simmering, remove and discard the bay leaves from the soup. Take the chicken out of the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup. Gradually stir in the thickening mixture, then let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes until it thickens. Mix thoroughly and serve hot.

Notes

Use low sodium chicken broth to better control the salt level in the soup.
For a richer flavor, you can substitute some or all the whole milk with half-and-half.
Wild rice takes longer to cook than regular rice, so ensure it is fully cooked before serving.
If you want a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour substitute for thickening.
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chicken Wild Rice Soup, creamy chicken soup, wild rice soup, comfort food, homemade chicken soup, easy soup recipe