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Creamy chicken and wild rice soup topped with a savory Parmesan crust umami bomb in a white ceramic bowl.

Hearty Chicken And Wild Rice Soup

Rebecca Blumer
A velvety and deeply satisfying American comfort classic. This recipe uses a savory mushroom base and a secret Parmesan rind trick to create a rich, restaurant-quality broth without any heavy cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 medium-sized Chicken breasts
  • 2 cups Mushrooms
  • 1 Yellow onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Carrots
  • 3 stalks Celery
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Wild rice blend
  • 1 tbsp Fresh sage
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice

Instructions
 

Build the flavor base

  • Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to brown at the edges.
  • Stir in the diced onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.

Lightly brown the chicken

  • Place the chicken breasts into the pot. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, just to brown the outside and seal in the juices.

Simmer until the rice is tender

  • Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and wild rice blend, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cover the pot with a tight lid. Let it cook for 40 minutes until the rice is tender.

Finish with herbs and brightness

  • Remove the chicken breasts, shred or chop them, and return them to the pot. Stir in the fresh sage and lemon juice before serving.

Notes

Umami Secret: For extra depth, simmer a Parmesan rind in the broth while the rice cooks and remove it before serving.
Storage Tip: This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. If it thickens overnight as the rice absorbs liquid, add a splash of broth when reheating.
Rinsing Rice: Rinse your wild rice blend under cold water before cooking to ensure the broth stays clear and vibrant.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 24gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword chicken and wild rice soup, Comfort Food, healthy soup, one-pot
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