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How to Make Instant Pot® Chicken and Wild Rice Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather starts to turn colder, there's nothing quite as comforting as a warm bowl of soup. And if you're looking for a delicious and hearty soup recipe that's easy to make, look no further than this Instant Pot® Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. This recipe combines tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and a rich, creamy broth for a soup that's sure to become a new favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 6 ounces sliced button mushrooms
  • ½ (8 ounce) package uncooked wild rice
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, stemmed and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ⅔ cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add chicken and onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Cancel Saute mode.
  • Stir broth, mushrooms, rice, celery, carrots, thyme, rosemary, and parsley into the cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Meanwhile, whisk half-and-half and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved. Unlock and remove the lid of the cooker. Stir mixture into soup and let sit until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into serving bowls. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    • Nutrition

    203 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 957mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 415mg

    Categories

    Soup recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Wild rice recipes
    Healthy recipes
    Comfort food recipes