Low Fat Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Low Fat Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, a wholesome comfort food that’s big on flavor but light on calories. Brimming with tender shredded chicken, nutty wild rice, and a medley of nutrient-packed vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this soup is simmered in a fragrant low-sodium chicken broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of bay leaf. Perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep, this one-pot wonder is both easy to make and satisfying, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time before letting it slowly cook to perfection. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a heartwarming dish with a healthy twist that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Ideal for anyone seeking a low-fat, protein-rich meal, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup wild rice
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Dice the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the wild rice, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 5

Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the broth.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until the wild rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Step 7

Remove the chicken breasts from the pot, shred them with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the soup.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2931.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1719.8

Total Fat 37.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 2260.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 184.6g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 198.9mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 2645.2mg	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: 19.3%

Protein: 42.2%

Carbs: 38.4%