Low Sodium Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Savor the cozy comfort of this Low Sodium Chicken Wild Rice Soup, a heart-healthy twist on a classic favorite! Packed with tender shredded chicken, nutty wild rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, this one-pot wonder is brimming with nourishing goodness. Infused with aromatic herbs like thyme, rosemary, and a hint of garlic, every spoonful delivers rich, savory flavors without the extra sodium, thanks to the use of low-sodium chicken broth. A splash of lemon juice at the end brightens the dish, making it as invigorating as it is satisfying. Ready in just over an hour, this wholesome soup is perfect for meal prep, cozy weeknight dinners, or as a light, guilt-free comfort food that doesn’t compromise on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup wild rice blend
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the chicken breasts to the pot and pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and water.

Step 4

Stir in the wild rice blend, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and add the bay leaf.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken and rice are 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 fresh spinach. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Step 8

Finally, stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with additional black pepper if needed.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving and enjoy your delicious low-sodium chicken wild rice soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3150.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1909.0

Total Fat 50.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 1130.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 187.3g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 413.4mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 3737.7mg	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: 23.8%

Protein: 39.0%

Carbs: 37.2%