Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Healthy Chicken Wild Rice Soup. This hearty soup is packed with tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, and aromatic herbs in a creamy, flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute.
- Cook the Rice: Add wild rice and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 45–50 minutes until rice is tender.
- Thicken the Soup: Whisk milk with flour until smooth. Stir into the soup and simmer until slightly thickened. Add chicken and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- To make dairy-free, use almond or oat milk.
- This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen. Add a splash of broth when reheating if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
