Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This wholesome chicken and wild rice soup is a comforting dish prepared without
cream or milk, featuring tender vegetables and savory chicken. Perfect for
warming up on a chilly day!

Servings: 6 servings

Author:

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
45 minutes

Total Time
55 minutes

Course:

Soup

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

chicken wild rice

🧂 Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or olive oil

for dairy free use olive oil
2 ribs celery

diced
2 medium carrots

diced
1 medium onion

diced
6 cups chicken stock or broth
3/4 cup wild rice
to taste kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups cooked shredded chicken

adjust as needed

Instructions

1 In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter or heat the oil over medium-high
heat. Sauté the diced celery, carrots, and onion until they are tender, which
should take about 5 minutes.
2 Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
3 Add the wild rice along with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper, then give
it a good stir.
4 Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 45 minutes or until the rice is
tender.
5 Once the rice has cooked, incorporate the shredded chicken, stirring well and
continuing to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through. Taste the soup
and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving.