Indulge in the comforting warmth of our creamy chicken and wild rice soup, a culinary masterpiece that combines tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and a velvety broth infused with savory herbs. This hearty soup is not only a delightful meal but also a nourishing one, packed with wholesome ingredients that will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling revitalized. Discover the culinary journey that awaits you as we unveil the secrets behind this delectable dish, including variations such as slow cooker chicken and wild rice soup, instant pot chicken and wild rice soup, and creamy chicken and rice soup. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a flavorful adventure with our carefully curated recipes.
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CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP
A supremely filling, hearty soup. I serve this on cold rainy days with a loaf of homemade bread. Hint: this is perfect for leftover rotisserie chicken or chicken you've pulled from the bone after making homemade chicken stock! This soup makes great leftovers, but you might want to thin it slightly with skim milk or water when reheating.
Provided by Stephanie G
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, water and chicken. Bring just to boiling, then stir in rice, reserving seasoning packet. Cover and remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in contents of seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture by tablespoons, to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.
- Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 135.1 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 996.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP (CROCK POT)
From Betty Crocker -- Slow Cooker recipes. NOTE: Posted as written, however, I cook the rice separately usually the night before if it is a work day, refrigerate the rice and then add it during the last 15-20 minutes to avoid mushy rice!
Provided by SarahBeth
Time 7h10m
Yield 1 crock pot meal, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. In large bowl, mix wild rice, onions, soup, broth and carrots; pour over chicken.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
- Stir in half-and-half. Increase heat setting to High.
- Cover; cook 15 to 30 minutes longer or until hot.
SLOW-COOKER CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP
Take 15 minutes to toss 7 easy ingredients into a slow cooker, and you'll have a warm and delicious soup to satisfy hungry appetites.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. In large bowl, mix wild rice, onions, soup, broth and carrots; pour over chicken.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
- Stir in half-and-half. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 to 30 minutes longer or until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
NELSON BROTHER'S CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP
Steps:
- In a soup pot, combine carrots, celery, broccoli, onion, chicken base, and water, and bring to a boil. Add cheese sauce, milk, and wild rice. Return to a boil. Combine butter and flour in a saucepan and cook until mixture bubbles. Remove from heat and cool. Add the roux to the soup to thicken to desired consistency. Stir in chicken. Simmer until incorporated.
CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP (DAIRY FREE)
We love cream-based soups in our household, but dislike the high calorie and fat content that comes with heavy cream. My husband and I experimented with making healthier versions of our favorite cream-based soups, and this became our favorite. It is literally packed with vegetables down to the base.
Provided by LoriB3th
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Rice Soup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine cauliflower and 2 cups chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Puree cauliflower and broth in batches in a blender; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are slightly translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots and cook until they are slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
- Add cooked chicken, remaining chicken broth, parsley, and rosemary; bring to a boil. Add pureed cauliflower mixture and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- While the soup is simmering, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat and cook at a fast simmer until rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep covered so rice can steam, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add to the soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 703.6 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
CREAMY TURKEY (OR CHICKEN) AND WILD RICE SOUP
Steps:
- First off, you'll want to get your wild rice cooking, so it's ready to add to the finished soup. Prepare according to the package instructions. (It takes awhile - the instructions on my bag says to cook it for 55 minutes.) The remainder of the recipe can be made in one stock pot. Start by melting the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic. Stir well and saute until the onion is transparent and softened. Blend in flour, cooking until it bubbles a bit. Gradually add the broth, stirring constantly. Turn up the heat a bit and bring the soup to a low boil. Boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat slightly and add the cooked wild rice, half and half, soy sauce, salt, pepper, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, and turkey or chicken. Simmer for 20 minutes or until thoroughly warmed. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and taste test to see if it needs more salt and pepper. Serve with crackers or warm bread.
CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP
A flavorful warming soup for a chilly, rainy day. And a nice meal for when you have dental work and need to eat soft foods! I wanted a soft food for after having some dental work done. This soup was full of flavor, comforting and very satisfying! Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Turkey Soups
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Cook rice according to directions on package; set aside.
- 2. Add broth to a large pot and bring to boil over a medium heat. You can add salt and pepper to season. Be careful to not over salt. You can always add additional seasoning at the end of cooking.
- 3. Remove any skin and excess fat from chicken pieces; sprinkle pieces with seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder,and everglade seasoning). NOTE: If you have chicken skin you can cook/fry it down in a seperate skillet for the grease that can be used later to make a roux that will thicken the soup.
- 4. NOTE: Don't bypass this step. Searing the chicken (most especially the breast) will make it nice and moist in the end. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and brown on all sides. Once browned, remove from skillet and add to boiling broth. (NOTE: Reserve drippings from skillet to saute veggies). Continue cooking chicken in broth until it is cooked through and tender.
- 5. Once chicken is cooked and tender, remove from broth and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut into bite size pieces, discarding any bones. Return chicken pieces back to hot broth.
- 6. Meanwhile; add chopped vegetable (onions, carrots, celery and garlic) to hot skillet; saute until onions are tender.
- 7. With slotted spoon, remove veggies from skillet (again reserving any drippings) and add to broth. Add thyme and mushrooms to broth. Continue cooking until carrots are tender.
- 8. To the skillet add additional oil/grease to have about 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil/grease in skillet. Heat over a medium heat. When oil is hot, add flour; whisk to make a smooth paste. Add cream and continue whisking. As roux/gravy thickens, ladle some of the broth from pot into gravy. Continue whisking until smooth and thickened. Pour gravy/roux into hot broth. This will thicken the soup making it a creamy soup. If you don't want a creamy soup, you can leave this step out.
- 9. Add cooked rice to soup, continue to heat another minute or 2 and then serve with your favorite bread. We love a nice crusty roll.
- 10. NOTE: You can used pre-cooked chicken if you like. Chicken you've picked up at the deli or oven roasted would work well. If you use pre-cooked, add it to the soup when you add the rice.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your soup.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too much chicken or rice to the pot, it will not cook evenly and the soup will be too thick.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste until you are happy with the flavor.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include shredded cheese, croutons, and chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
Creamy chicken and wild rice soup is a delicious, comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also relatively easy to make, and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a creamy chicken and wild rice soup that will be enjoyed by everyone at your table.
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