Description
This Cozy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is pure comfort in a bowl, bursting with tender chicken, chewy wild rice, and fragrant herbs, all enveloped in a velvety broth. It’s the perfect heartwarming meal for a chilly evening or any time you need a little culinary hug.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup long grain wild rice blend (uncooked)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, diced
3 ribs celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
In a generous pot, bring together the chicken, wild rice, chopped onion, carrots, celery, garlic, broth, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let it gently simmer for about 40-45 minutes until the rice is soft and the chicken is cooked.
Take out the chicken, pull it apart with two forks, and put it back into the pot.
In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute until it begins to bubble.
Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce becomes thick.
Gently stir the cream mixture into the soup and let it simmer on low for five minutes until it’s beautifully creamy.
Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed, then finish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Uniform Vegetable Cuts: Dicing your onion, carrots, and celery to a similar size ensures they cook evenly and are enjoyable in every spoonful.
Don’t Rush the Simmer: Allowing the soup to simmer gently for the suggested time is key to tender rice and perfectly cooked chicken.
Whisking the Roux: Continuous whisking when making the flour and butter mixture prevents lumps and ensures a smooth, creamy finish for the soup.
Low Heat for Cream: Once the cream mixture is added to the soup, maintain a low simmer to prevent the cream from breaking or curdling.
- Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified