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Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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Make this hearty, creamy chicken wild rice soup on the stovetop. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a comforting, rich, and satisfying meal perfect for cold weather.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice blend
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes. If using mushrooms, add them now and cook until they release their moisture.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked vegetables. Stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  3. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the broth thickens slightly.
  4. Stir in the cooked wild rice, shredded chicken, milk (or half-and-half), thyme, pepper, and salt.
  5. Heat the soup gently until it is warmed through. Do not allow the soup to boil after adding the milk.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients except the milk/half-and-half in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours. Stir in the milk/half-and-half during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • You can substitute cooked turkey for the chicken to make a turkey wild rice soup.
  • If you want a thicker soup, increase the flour to 2/3 cup or use a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) added at the end.

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