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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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A comforting and creamy chicken and wild rice soup, perfect for chilly evenings, inspired by a popular Panera dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Vegetables and Aromatics
  • 1 small small carrot, finely diced
  • 1 stalk stalk celery, finely diced
  • 1 large large white onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic
Liquids
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup heavy cream, divided
  • 2 cups whole milk, divided
Seasonings and Others
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 box Rice a Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice (plus seasoning packet)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Scallions for garnish Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large stock pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
  2. Sauté the diced carrots, onion, and celery until the onions become tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and then add the chicken stock, 2 cups of water, 1 cup of milk, and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Mix well.
  4. Season with ground black pepper, dried oregano, and add the bay leaf and shredded chicken. Let this simmer for about 15 minutes.
Thickening the Soup
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining milk, heavy cream, and flour until smooth.
  2. Pour the flour mixture into the soup, stirring until blended.
  3. Add the box of Rice a Roni (along with its seasoning packet) and stir to incorporate.
  4. Continue simmering for an additional 20 minutes, or until the rice is thoroughly cooked.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then garnish with scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Best paired with crusty bread, a light salad, or a toasty grilled cheese. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat slowly over low heat to maintain creaminess.
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