The Best Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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This Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the COZIEST meal with simmering comfort in every spoonful. This has easily become one of my favorite soups to make each year during the cooler months.

How to Make the COZIEST Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This Chicken Wild Rice Soup is one of my favorite soups. It’s quick to make, delicious, and always brings so many great smells into our home. Follow the steps below to create a cozy dish to share with your loved ones.

Instructions

• Cook the chicken. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and cook on HIGH until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove, shred with two forks, and set aside.
• Sauté the vegetables. In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots, onion, garlic, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
• Make the roux. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until evenly coated. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste and create a lightly golden roux.
• Add the broth and rice. Gradually pour in the bone broth, stirring continuously to incorporate the flour and prevent lumps. Add the wild rice and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40–50 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken. Stir in the shredded chicken and allow it to warm through for 3–5 minutes.
• Finish with the cream. Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the whole milk and heavy cream. Warm gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is creamy and heated through. Avoid boiling once the dairy has been added.
• Serve and enjoy! Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Side Tip: This soup pairs well with No Knead Rosemary Bread.

Other Chili and Soup Recipes

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• Italian Sausage & Spinach Minestrone Soup
• Savory Classic French Onion Soup
• Sweet Chicken Ramen Bowl
• Chicken Noodle Soup
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Print Recipe

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Simmering comfort in every spoonful – where warmth meets wild flavors!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
• 1 ⅓ cups celery diced
• 1 ⅓ cups carrots diced
• 1 medium yellow onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup organic flour
• 64 ounces chicken bone broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup dry wild rice rinsed

Instructions

• Cook the chicken. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and cook on HIGH until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove, shred with two forks, and set aside.
• Sauté the vegetables. In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots, onion, garlic, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
• Make the roux. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until evenly coated. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste and create a lightly golden roux.
• Add the broth and rice. Gradually pour in the bone broth, stirring continuously to incorporate the flour and prevent lumps. Add the wild rice and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40–50 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken. Stir in the shredded chicken and allow it to warm through for 3–5 minutes.
• Finish with the cream. Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the whole milk and heavy cream. Warm gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is creamy and heated through. Avoid boiling once the dairy has been added.
• Serve and enjoy! Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.