Description
A warm, comforting bowl of chicken and wild rice soup that’s wholesome, low in calories, and perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms (optional)
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; sauté until veggies soften.
- Add chicken, wild rice, mushrooms (if using), broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 40-50 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to pot.
- Stir in parsley, taste for seasoning, and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, sauté the vegetables first. If reheating, add extra broth or water as wild rice absorbs liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American