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Chicken Wild Rice Soup Two white bowls of creamy chicken wild rice soup, garnished with chopped parsley, accompanied by a spoon and extra parsley on the side. The soup contains chunks of chicken, wild rice, mushrooms, and diced carrots.

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

A comforting, Chicken Wild Rice Soup with tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and flavorful vegetables—perfect for cozy family nights.
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken soup, comfort food, creamy chicken soup, wild rice soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 544kcal
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter for sautéing vegetables
  • 1 small onion diced (for sweetness and aroma)
  • ½ cup celery diced (adds crunch and flavor)
  • 1 cup carrots diced (for color and sweetness)
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced (optional, for earthiness)
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour to thicken the soup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for mild garlic flavor
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley herbal note
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 cups chicken stock homemade or low-sodium
  • 2 cups cooked chicken chopped (~1 lb, roasted or poached)
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice fully cooked
  • 2 cups heavy cream for creamy texture

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots and sauté until the onions are translucent and vegetables are tender, about 6–8 minutes.
  • If using mushrooms, stir them in and cook for another 4–5 minutes until soft.
  • Sprinkle the flour, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables and stir continuously for about 1 minute.
    Overhead view of a grey pot filled with chicken wild rice soup in the process of cooking, showing mixed vegetables, chicken pieces, and wild rice in a creamy broth with a wooden spoon.
  • Gradually pour in the chicken stock while stirring to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
    Grey pot with creamy chicken wild rice soup, containing chunks of chicken, sliced mushrooms, carrots, and wild rice. The wooden spoon is submerged in the soup.
  • Stir in the cooked chicken and wild rice and heat gently without boiling.
    Overhead view of a grey pot filled with chicken wild rice soup, showing cubed chicken, wild rice, carrots, and creamy broth. The soup is partially stirred with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and warm through, stirring occasionally until heated.
    Top-down view of a creamy chicken wild rice soup in a grey rectangular pot, with chunks of chicken, mushrooms, carrots, and wild rice. A wooden spoon rests in the pot, and a black-and-white striped towel is visible in the corner
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, comforting bowl of soup.

Notes

This creamy chicken wild rice soup brings warmth and comfort to your table. Perfect for chilly nights, it’s a bowl of family-friendly happiness in every spoonful.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Serving | Calories: 544kcal (27%) | Carbohydrates: 33g (11%) | Protein: 20g (40%) | Fat: 38g (58%) | Saturated Fat: 22g (138%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 129mg (43%) | Sodium: 701mg (30%) | Potassium: 565mg (16%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 3953IU (79%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 68mg (7%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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