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Hearty Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Hearty Wild Rice Soup Recipe

This Hearty Wild Rice Soup Recipe brings comfort to cold winter days. Rich, creamy broth combines with nutty wild rice perfectly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden stirring spoon
  • Fine mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup wild rice rinsed
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs diced
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced chicken pieces to heated oil carefully.
  • Cook chicken until golden brown on all sides.
  • Remove chicken and set aside on plate.
  • Add onions, carrots, celery to same pot.
  • Sauté vegetables until softened, about five minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook one minute more.
  • Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves.
  • Add wild rice and bring mixture to boil.
  • Return chicken to pot with accumulated juices.
  • Reduce heat and simmer forty-five minutes covered.
  • Stir in heavy cream and thyme gently.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving hot immediately.

Notes

  1. Rinse wild rice thoroughly to remove excess starch.
  2. Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for flavor.
  3. Don't boil after adding cream to prevent curdling.
  4. Add cream at the very end only.
  5. This Hearty Wild Rice Soup Recipe freezes well.
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