How to Make Chicken Wild Rice Soup I - A Step-by-Step Guide

This Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a warm and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. It’s hearty, flavorful, and packed full of nutritious ingredients. This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover chicken and makes for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

The combination of tender chicken, wild rice, and creamy broth creates a rich and satisfying soup that is both filling and delicious. The addition of vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions add a wonde...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup sliced carrots
  • ½ pound fresh sliced mushrooms
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 2 cups half-and-half

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery and carrots and saute for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 2 more minutes. Then add the flour and stir well. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly, until all has been added. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  • Next, add the rice, chicken, salt, curry powder, mustard powder, parsley, ground black pepper, almonds and sherry. Allow to heat through, then pour in the half-and-half. Let simmer for 1 to 2 hours. (Note: Do not boil or your roux will break.)
  • Nutrition

    529 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 1514mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 135mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 819mg