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Cozy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

A warm, comforting bowl of creamy chicken and wild rice soup, perfect for cold days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup wild rice blend rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken bone broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add diced chicken and sear until golden-brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in onions, carrots, and celery; cook until onions are translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and thyme, stirring until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot.
  7. Stir in wild rice blend and bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes until rice is tender.
  9. Stir in milk and heat through without boiling.
  10. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat.