Low Sodium Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty and wholesome Low Sodium Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, a perfect balance of delicious flavor and mindful nutrition. This comforting soup is brimming with tender shredded chicken, earthy wild rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered in a fragrant blend of low-sodium chicken broth, thyme, and rosemary. Designed with health-conscious eaters in mind, this recipe keeps salt in check without sacrificing taste, making it ideal for those looking to manage sodium intake. Ready in just over an hour, this one-pot meal is simple to prepare and perfect for meal prep, offering six servings of warm, nourishing goodness. Garnished with fresh parsley, this soup is a vibrant, satisfying choice for lunch, dinner, or any chilly day.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 large Carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 stalks Celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Wild rice blend
• 8 cups Low sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
• 1 Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the chicken breasts to the pot, then pour in the low sodium chicken broth.

Step 5

Mix in the wild rice, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for approximately 40 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender.

Step 7

Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the pot and transfer them to a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.

Step 8

Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir well to combine.

Step 9

Simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2927.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1795.3

Total Fat 33.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 4961.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 197.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 400.2mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 4548.2mg	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: 16.7%

Protein: 44.2%

Carbs: 39.1%