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Creamy One-Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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A comforting and creamy one-pot chicken and wild rice soup that combines tender chicken, chewy wild rice, and a rich broth for a cozy meal perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 grams), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3/4 cup (140 grams) wild rice blend, rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups (1.4 liters) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or half-and-half (substitute with oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: A dash of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Rinse 3/4 cup of wild rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small, uniform pieces. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Mince the garlic cloves.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over the softened vegetables. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste and form a roux.
  4. Slowly pour in 6 cups of chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. Stir in the rinsed wild rice, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes until the rice is tender but still chewy.
  6. About 15 minutes before the soup finishes, add the cubed chicken pieces to the pot. Stir gently to combine and cook until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  7. Once the rice is tender and chicken cooked, slowly stir in 1 cup of whole milk or half-and-half. Heat gently without boiling to avoid curdling. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  8. Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes. Stir before serving. For thicker soup, let sit uncovered a few extra minutes or stir in a little more flour mixed with cold milk and reheat gently.

Notes

Keep heat low during simmering to prevent wild rice from sticking. Stir every 10 minutes. Do not boil after adding milk to avoid curdling. For thicker soup, add a flour slurry and reheat gently. The soup is forgiving and adaptable to substitutions like dairy-free or vegetarian versions.

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Keywords: chicken soup, wild rice soup, creamy soup, one-pot meal, comfort food, easy dinner, homemade soup

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