Cream of Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Creamy, comforting, and packed with hearty ingredients, this Cream of Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate cold-weather dish. Featuring tender shredded chicken, earthy wild rice, and a medley of aromatic vegetables, this velvety soup is brought to life with a rich blend of chicken broth, heavy cream, and a touch of dried herbs like thyme and parsley. A satisfying balance of texture and flavor, it’s thickened with a delicate flour roux and simmered to perfection for a deeply flavorful one-pot meal. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make soup is ready in under an hour and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a side salad. Whether you're seeking a soul-warming comfort food or a wholesome homemade soup, this recipe checks all the boxes.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium Carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 Celery stalks, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.333333 cup All-purpose flour
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 2.5 cups Cooked wild rice
• 2 cups Chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables soften, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly to coat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 5

Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking to combine and prevent lumps.

Step 6

Add the cooked wild rice, shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the heavy cream. Heat through for another 2-3 minutes, but do not let the soup boil.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3408.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3071.0

Total Fat 162.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 787.7mg	0%
Sodium 6417.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 196.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 453.9mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 4616.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 25.1%