CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP (DAIRY FREE)

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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

2 medium heads cauliflower, chopped
4 cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 large carrots, chopped
1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ¼ cups water
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked wild rice

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

Capdi Kamuuqde
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Lady Syd
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Kathryn Davis
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Jakob Saucedo
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This soup is a waste of time. It's not worth the effort.


Dawaye Najim
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This soup is way too expensive to make. I won't be making it again.


Gita maya Chakma
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out way too salty. I had to add a lot of water to dilute it.


Lenica Delport
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Musaddaq Anwar
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I'm not a fan of mushrooms, so I omitted them from the recipe. The soup was still very flavorful.


Sonu Athwal
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I used brown rice instead of wild rice and it turned out great. This soup is very versatile.


Abdulwahid khan
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.


Destiny Hinson
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I added some extra vegetables to the soup, such as carrots and celery. It turned out great!


Sami Nasir cheema
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Daniel Chishimba
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This is the best chicken and wild rice soup I've ever had. It's so creamy and comforting.


Buda Laxey
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I'm not a huge fan of wild rice, but this soup changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful!


Qamislo Qamislo
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the wild rice added a nice nutty flavor.