Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

Name: Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 420 min
Total time: 440 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or shredded rotisserie chicken for quicker prep); to taste kosher salt (adjust to your taste preferences); to taste freshly ground black pepper (adjust to your taste preferences); 8 cups chicken stock (low-sodium is a healthier option); 1 cup wild rice (provides texture and nuttiness); 4 cloves garlic (minced) (garlic powder can be used); 1 medium onion (diced) (yellow or white onions work best); 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced) (can be omitted if desired); 2 stalks celery (diced); 1 tsp dried thyme (fresh herbs can be used in triple amounts); 1 tsp dried rosemary (fresh herbs can be used in triple amounts); 2 leaves bay leaves (remove before serving); 8 oz cremini mushrooms (thinly sliced) (button mushrooms can be an alternative); 4 tbsp unsalted butter (substitute with olive oil for a lighter option); 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free flour can be used); 2 cups milk (almond milk works for a dairy-free version); 1 cup half and half (mix milk and cream for a homemade substitute); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional but delightful for garnish)

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This Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comforting dish, perfect for chilly days and packed with rich flavors.

440 min

cook 420 min

American

Ingredients

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the slow cooker.
Add chicken stock, wild rice, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir gently.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
In the last 30 minutes, stir in mushrooms.
Shred the chicken and return it to the soup.
In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Gradually add milk and half and half until thickened.
Stir the roux into the soup and adjust consistency if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350 kcal
Carbohydrate Content: 40 g
Protein Content: 28 g
Fat Content: 12 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Cholesterol Content: 80 mg
Sodium Content: 900 mg
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 5 g

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

Ingredients

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