Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Rotisserie chicken and quick-cooking wild rice blend make this soup creamy and complete in under 30 minutes. Celery, carrots, and thyme round out the flavor without fuss.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ¾ cup wild rice blend
- 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add butter, then celery and carrots. Sauté 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- 2
Pour in broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- 3
Stir in shredded chicken, cream, and thyme sprigs. Simmer 2 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
- 4
Remove thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (at least 5-quart)
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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