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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe – 35 Minutes to Heaven

Creamy chicken and wild rice soup

A comforting and creamy chicken and wild rice soup, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken breasts, wild rice, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in heavy cream until smooth.
  7. Stir cream mixture into the soup and simmer for 5–10 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For a thicker soup, add more flour and butter mixture.
  • Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.

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