How to Make Creamy Chicken, Leek, and Wild Rice Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Comforting and hearty, Creamy Chicken, Leek, and Wild Rice Soup is the perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly day. This delicious soup is a combination of creamy textures, savory flavors, and earthy tones from the wild rice.

The base of this soup is a rich, flavorful broth that is made with tender chicken, aromatic leeks, and nutty wild rice. The addition of cream adds a velvety smoothness to the soup, making it a truly indulgent and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 2 (1.8 ounce) packages dry leek soup mix
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice mix
  • 8 ounces half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine chicken stock, water, chicken broth, and soup mix in a large pot over medium heat. Stir until all soup mix is dissolved, and bring to a boil.
  • Add carrots and celery, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken and rice, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add half-and-half and pepper and simmer for 10 more minutes, being very careful it doesn't scorch.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small pot. Add flour and stir to make a paste. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly add 2 ladles of liquid from the soup; whisk until no lumps remain. Add this mixture to the soup and stir until well combined. Continue to simmer until soup thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    390 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 2421mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 363mg