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Homemade Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Homemade Chicken Wild Rice Soup
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A comforting homemade chicken and wild rice soup with tender vegetables, shredded chicken, and a creamy broth. Perfect for cozy meals and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup heavy cream (can be substituted with milk or non-dairy alternative for lighter version)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Add the dried thyme, dried parsley, black pepper, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, add the wild rice. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  5. After the rice is cooked, stir in the shredded chicken and frozen peas. Allow everything to heat through for about 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Taste and add salt as needed.
  7. Remove from heat. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Rinse and drain wild rice before adding to remove excess starch and prevent gummy texture.
  • Can substitute heavy cream with milk or non-dairy alternative for lighter version.
  • Use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Soup thickens as it sits. Add extra broth when reheating if needed.

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