Description
A comforting and hearty soup made with tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and rich vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 8 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the cooked chicken, wild rice, and broth to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the wild rice is tender, about 35 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute wild rice with quinoa. For added flavor, consider fresh dill or a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg