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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A heartwarming and creamy soup filled with rotisserie chicken, nutty wild rice, and seasonal vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for flavor
  • 1 small onion, diced adds sweetness
  • 2 medium carrots, diced for color and sweetness
  • 2 stalks celery, diced adds crunch
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced for aromatic flavor
  • 5 cups chicken broth base flavor
  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed for nutty texture
  • 1 teaspoon salt to enhance flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adds kick
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme for floral notes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary adds earthiness
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika for color and sweetness
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded for convenience and flavor
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream for creaminess
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to thicken
  • 1 cup whole milk for rich texture
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • to taste cracked black pepper for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in the diced carrots and celery, allowing the vegetables to caramelize.
  4. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
Building the Broth
  1. Pour in 5 cups of chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in the rinsed wild rice, salt, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.
  3. Let it simmer for about 45 minutes until the wild rice is tender.
Creaminess Comes Next
  1. Whisk together 1/4 cup of flour, 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, and 1 cup of whole milk in a separate bowl.
  2. Slowly pour this mixture into the simmering pot, stirring gently to combine.
  3. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and stir to meld the flavors.
The Grand Finale
  1. Let the soup simmer for an additional 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Sprinkle in fresh parsley and stir before serving.
  3. Serve in bowls and finish with a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or crackers. This soup can be frozen and reheated for future meals.