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Cozy One-Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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A warm, comforting, and easy one-pot chicken and wild rice soup featuring tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a creamy broth perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse 3/4 cup wild rice under cold water for about 30 seconds in a colander. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Stir occasionally until softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over the softened vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Gradually pour in 6 cups chicken broth, whisking to blend the roux smoothly. Add rinsed wild rice, dried thyme, and crushed rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 45-50 minutes until wild rice is tender but still chewy. Stir occasionally.
  5. While soup simmers, shred or dice 2 cups cooked chicken.
  6. Once rice is cooked, stir in chicken and 1 cup half-and-half or cream. Warm through for 5-7 minutes without boiling. Season with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

If soup thickens after resting, stir in a splash of broth or water before reheating. For a smoother texture, briefly blend with an immersion blender without losing chunks. Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch slurry to make gluten-free. Substitute cream with plant-based milk for dairy-free version. Poach raw chicken in broth during simmer for richer flavor. Add seasonal veggies or spices for variations.

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Keywords: chicken soup, wild rice soup, one-pot meal, comfort food, easy soup recipe, creamy chicken soup, weeknight dinner

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