Hearty Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Hearty chicken wild rice soup is the perfect comfort food for cold winter nights!This delicious soup is packed full of flavor and nutrients, making it a great choice for a healthy and satisfying meal. With tender chicken, wild rice, and a variety of vegetables, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a cozy meal for a lazy weekend, hearty chicken wild rice soup is the perfect choice.
Servings: 12
Calories: 257kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast diced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 pound mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup half and half
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil and sauté the diced chicken until it's cooked through and has a lovely golden hue. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until translucent. Then add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the dried parsley, curry powder, and dried mustard. Stir gently.
- Sprinkle in the flour, whisking constantly to create a roux. Let it cook for a minute or two.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly for a few minutes under cold water.
- Add it to the pot along with the chicken, almonds, spices, and the chicken broth. Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer away, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors and soften. Simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour on low heat to fully soften.
- Gradually, pour in the half and half, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens into a velvety, creamy concoction.
- Add the cooked chicken and slivered almonds.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, allowing the flavors to harmonize.
- Let my soup simmer on very low heat for 1-2 hours to allow all the flavors to fully come together.
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Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2035IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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