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 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
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- 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
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.
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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