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Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
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This creamy chicken wild rice soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it’s a warm hug in a bowl!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in carrots and celery, cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add wild rice and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  6. Stir in cooked chicken, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, use rotisserie chicken.
  • This soup freezes well, but add cream just before serving.

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