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Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

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Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is a hearty, comforting dish made with tender chicken, earthy wild rice, vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth. It’s the perfect one-pot meal for cozy dinners or comforting lunches.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast or thighs, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for roux)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in wild rice, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40–45 minutes until rice is tender.
  4. Add shredded chicken and stir to heat through.
  5. In a separate pan, melt butter (or heat oil) and whisk in flour to form a roux. Slowly whisk in cream until smooth and thickened.
  6. Add the creamy mixture to the soup and stir until fully combined and slightly thickened.
  7. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaf, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use coconut milk or oat cream for a dairy-free version.
  • Leftover rotisserie chicken works well and saves time.
  • Add mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition.
  • Cook rice separately to shorten final simmer time.
  • Thin with broth when reheating as soup thickens in the fridge.

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