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Creamy Comfort Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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A warm, creamy chicken and wild rice soup perfect for cold days, featuring tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a rich, velvety broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1/2 cup dry wild rice, rinsed
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: splash of white wine or lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1/2 cup wild rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice with 1 1/2 cups water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40-45 minutes until tender but still slightly chewy. Drain excess liquid and set aside.
  2. While the rice cooks, finely dice carrots, celery, and onion. Mince garlic.
  3. In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic during the last minute.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the softened vegetables and stir constantly to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken and meld flavors.
  6. Add cooked shredded chicken to the pot. Stir gently and heat through for about 5 minutes.
  7. Fold in cooked wild rice and heavy cream. Heat on low, stirring occasionally until hot and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add broth or water if too thick.
  8. Stir in thyme leaves and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add optional white wine or lemon juice for brightness.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Cook wild rice separately to maintain chewy texture. Use low heat when adding cream to prevent curdling. Adjust thickness with extra broth if needed. Season at the end to control saltiness. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch slurry or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut or cashew cream.

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