Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Printable)

Tender chicken with wild rice and carrots in a rich, savory broth perfect for chilly days.

# What you need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Grains

02 - 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed

→ Vegetables

03 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

07 - 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Herbs & Seasonings

08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

→ Fats

13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# Directions:

01 - In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add wild rice, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes until rice becomes tender.
04 - Add cooked chicken to the pot and simmer for an additional 5-8 minutes to heat through.
05 - Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Hearty and filling with a perfect balance of protein, grains, and vegetables
  • Naturally gluten-free and easily customizable to your preferences
  • One-pot meal that's simple to prepare with minimal cleanup
  • Great for meal prep and tastes even better as leftovers
  • Uses pantry-friendly ingredients and leftover chicken
02 -
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to give the ingredients plenty of room to simmer evenly
  • Don't rush the sautéing step – properly softened vegetables add depth to the broth
  • Remove the bay leaf before serving to avoid any bitter notes
  • Taste and adjust seasoning at the end, as the flavors concentrate during cooking
  • Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving for a bright, fresh finish
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