Description
This classic Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for chilly days. Made with tender chicken, earthy wild rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy broth, it combines rich flavors with a satisfying texture. The soup is cooked on the stovetop, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in a simple, nourishing dish that serves eight.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 8 oz fresh sliced mushrooms
Soup Base
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids and Proteins
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups cooked chicken (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Vegetables: In a dutch oven or soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté the vegetables until the onions become translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and continue sautéing for an additional 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and tender.
- Add Flour and Seasonings: Sprinkle the flour, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper evenly over the sautéed vegetables and mushrooms. Stir the mixture thoroughly and cook for about one minute to form a roux and develop flavor.
- Add Chicken Stock: Slowly pour in the chicken stock while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the soup to thicken slightly.
- Add Chicken and Wild Rice: Stir in the cooked chicken and cooked wild rice. Heat the soup through gently over low heat; avoid boiling to maintain the texture and flavor.
- Add Heavy Cream: Finally, stir in the heavy cream and warm the soup until heated through, ensuring a creamy and rich finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy this hearty and comforting classic Chicken Wild Rice Soup.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Wild rice can be substituted with brown rice or a rice blend, but wild rice provides the best texture and flavor.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or evaporated milk.
- Sautéing the vegetables slowly enhances their sweetness and the depth of flavor in the soup.
- Ensure the soup simmers gently after adding rice and chicken to prevent overcooking the rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
