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Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is rich, hearty and cozy, with rotisserie chicken, tender rice, carrots and celery in a thick, creamy broth.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chicken base such as Better Than Bouillon
- ¾ cup long grain and wild rice rinsed
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and sauté for 8–10 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the garlic, poultry seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken broth and chicken base and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the rinsed rice, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for about 45 minutes, or according to the cooking instructions on the rice package.
- Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and bring the soup back to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and flour until smooth. Slowly pour the cream mixture into the soup while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Continue to simmer and stir for 3–5 minutes, or until the soup has thickened.
- Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Rice: Cook times vary by brand, so check your bag. The rice should be tender before the chicken goes in.
Thickening: Whisk the cream and flour until completely smooth, then pour slowly while you stir so the soup stays lump-free.
Make ahead: The rice keeps soaking up broth, so the soup thickens as it sits. Stir in a splash of broth when you reheat it.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Warm them gently on the stove, stirring often.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 668mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
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