Easy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe
This hearty Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is one of the best easy recipes for cozy weeknight dinners—creamy, comforting, and made in one pot.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup wild rice blend, cooked
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, then add shredded chicken, cooked wild rice, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir in the half-and-half or cream and heat through for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot with bread or crackers.