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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Diet: Standard

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice (thoroughly rinsed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups high-quality chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half (or whole milk for a lighter version)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for just one minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Place the chicken breasts into the pot. Add the rinsed wild rice, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and cover the pot with a lid. Let it simmer for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. In a separate medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to create a smooth paste (roux).
  7. Slowly pour the half and half into the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking and whisking for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens into a creamy gravy.
  8. Pour the creamy sauce into the large soup pot. Stir well to combine everything. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to thicken up completely.
  9. Taste the soup and add more salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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