Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: A Cozy Indulgent Delight
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a warm, comforting dish perfect for chilly days.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add wild rice, shredded chicken, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Reduce heat and let simmer for 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and flour until smooth.
Stir the cream mixture into the soup and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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