Description
Chicken & Wild Rice Winter Soup with Herbs is a heartwarming, comforting dish perfect for chilly days. With tender chicken simmered in a rich broth, earthy wild rice, and vibrant herbs, this soup is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings warmth to your home. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s simple enough for novice cooks yet impressive enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper; cook until no longer pink (5-6 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in wild rice; reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in fresh thyme and parsley just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg