How to Make Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Leeks - A Step-by-Step Guide
Chicken and wild rice soup with leeks is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or to serve to guests on a chilly day. This recipe combines tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and aromatic leeks to create a flavorful and satisfying soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
One of the great things about this soup is that it is not only delicious, but also incredibly nutritious. The chicken provides lean protein, while the wild rice adds a hearty text...
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 leeks - white parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon®)
- 8 cups hot water
- 1 cup wild rice (such as Lundberg Wild Blend®)
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- ¾ pound cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 3 large multi-colored carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, or to taste
Information
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
Nutrition
426 cal.
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 97mg
- Sodium: 496mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Total Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Vitamin C: 49mg
- Calcium: 137mg
- Iron: 4mg
- Potassium: 571mg