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    Home » Recipes » Easy Weekday Meals

    Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

    November 4, 2020 by Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs 6 Comments

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    Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is one of our absolute favorite cold weather recipes. This is upgraded comfort food at its finest.

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    This time of year, soup is a weekly staple in our house. At any given time, you'll find a minimum of one to two soups or stews on hand for quick meals on cold days. One favorite we always come back to is this Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup. It is creamy, comforting, and LOADED with flavor and uses everyday ingredients that we almost always have on hand! It's also a great make-and-freeze meal for easy weekday dinners. We hope your family loves this recipe as much as ours does.

    Recipe Notes

    Wild Rice - Despite its name, wild rice is technically not rice at all! It is classified as a type of semi-aquatic grass that grows along the shores of streams and lakes! Wild rice is rich in vitamins and minerals, and is somewhat higher in protein than other grains. It has a wonderful chewy texture and somewhat nutty flavor when cooked. It takes roughly 50-60 minutes to cook, but is well worth the wait. Can't find wild rice in store or or don't have any of hand? Any traditional rice will do!

    Chicken - Any pre-cooked, chopped or shredded chicken can be added to this soup. Our go-to is rotisserie, as it is quick, convenient, and super tender. Don't have chicken on hand? Leftover holiday turkey and even sliced sausages work incredibly well in its place. Looking for vegetarian swaps? White beans and tofu are a perfect match.

    Vegetables - so many vegetables compliment this soup. Pick your favorites! We've enjoyed everything from green beans, broccoli, and spinach, to parsnips, and potatoes. The possibilities are endless!

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    5 from 9 votes

    Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

    Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is one of our absolute favorite cold weather recipes. This is upgraded comfort food at its finest.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 5 servings
    Calories: 359kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
    • 6-8 carrots, sliced
    • 3 celery stalks, sliced
    • 1 pint white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 small jalapeno, sliced optional
    • 5 tablespoon butter
    • ⅓ cup whole wheat or GF flour
    • 8 cups chicken stock
    • 1 cup dry wild rice
    • 2 cups shredded chicken
    • ¾ cup whole milk can sub with dairy free
    • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

    Instructions

    • Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add shallot, carrots, celery, and seasonings and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until shallots are tender and translucent.
    • Whisk in flour and cook for another 1-2 minutes, to "cook off" flour flavor. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
    • Slowly whisk in broth, in small increments, until a slurry forms. Once all broth has been added, bring to a boil and add rice and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
    • Remove from heat and stir in chicken and milk. Stir well to combine.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 359kcal
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    1. Lindan Oliver

      November 14, 2022 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! Easy to make and tastes great!

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      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        November 20, 2022 at 9:31 am

        Hi Lindan, thank you so much for letting us know! We're so glad you love the recipe.

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    2. Cat

      February 22, 2022 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this soup; it’s a new winter favorite! It also stores great in the freezer for another meal! I just used store bought shredded chicken for a faster meal.

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      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        March 01, 2022 at 3:26 pm

        Thank you for this great feedback! We couldn't agree with you more on store-bought chicken. Makes for such an easy weeknight dish!

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    3. Elise Costanza

      February 16, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      We made this last week and it was OUTSTANDING! Thick, flavorful, and full of delicious.

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        February 17, 2021 at 11:26 am

        Oh thank you!!! I am SO glad to hear that. Thank you!!!

        Reply

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