Name: Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup for Cozy Nights
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2–3 cups cooked shredded chicken; ¾ cup uncooked wild rice; 6 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1½ cups heavy cream or half-and-half; ¼ cup flour; salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley

Description

Warm up with a bowl of creamy comfort featuring tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and rich broth inspired by Chicken Wild Rice Soup Panera. Perfect for chilly evenings or easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

2–3 cups cooked shredded chicken

¾ cup uncooked wild rice

6 cups chicken broth

3 tablespoons butter

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

2 medium carrots, sliced

2 stalks celery, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1½ cups heavy cream or half-and-half

¼ cup flour

salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–6 minutes until softened.

3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.

5. Slowly whisk in chicken broth to dissolve the flour and prevent lumps.

6. Add wild rice, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40–45 minutes until rice is tender.

7. Stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream, simmer for 10–15 minutes.

8. Adjust consistency with extra broth or milk if desired.

9. Stir in fresh herbs, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Keywords: creamy chicken & wild rice soup, chicken wild rice soup panera, cream of chicken with wild rice soup, stove top chicken and wild rice soup, cheesy wild rice soup