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Chicken Wild Rice Soup in white bowl with spoon next to pot of soup.
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5 from 4 votes

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Chicken Wild Rice Soup is creamy, comforting and delicious. A simple and satisfying soup that is going to be a family favorite!
Course: Main Course, Soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter , (1 stick)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ½ cup celery , diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced, optional
  • 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups wild rice , cooked
  • 2 cups chicken breast (about 1 lb of chicken), diced and cooked
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Melt butter in large stock pot.
  • Add onion, celery and carrots.
  • Saute until onions are translucent (about 5 min).
  • If using, add mushrooms and sauté another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add flour and stir well. Let cook for about a minute or so.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken stock, whisking constantly.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add rice, chicken, parsley and garlic. Stir well.
  • Heat soup through, but do not boil.
  • Add cream and stir.
  • Eat and enjoy or simmer on low for 1-2 hours, being careful not to boil.

Nutrition

Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 742mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3949IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
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