Dairy-Free Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Warm, comforting, and utterly satisfying, this Dairy-Free Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a wholesome twist on the classic comfort food. Packed with tender shredded chicken, nutty wild rice, and a medley of vibrant vegetables, this recipe creates a creamy texture without any dairy, thanks to the addition of rich, velvety coconut milk. Seasoned with aromatic herbs like thyme, rosemary, and a hint of garlic, this one-pot soup is both flavorful and nourishing. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prepping for the week, this gluten-free and dairy-free soup comes together in just over an hour, making it a go-to for busy families. Serve it steaming hot and topped with fresh parsley for a bowl of hearty goodness that's sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup wild rice
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts in the pot. Add the wild rice, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Step 6

Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks.

Step 7

Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the coconut milk. Let the soup heat through, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove and discard the bay leaf.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2661.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1886.7

Total Fat 47.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 7418.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 32.0g
Protein 187.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 314.3mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 3929.4mg	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: 22.6%

Protein: 39.4%

Carbs: 38.1%