Creamy Chicken ‘n’ Wild Rice Soup

Name: Creamy Chicken 'n' Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 2/3 cup uncooked wild rice; 2/3 cup chopped onion; 2/3 cup chopped carrot; 2 tablespoons butter; 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli; 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half

Hinckley, Minnesota’s Bonnie Erickson shares a comforting, cool-weather soup that’s chock-full of homey, harvest goodness. “I’m always being asked to make this recipe for friends,“ she adds, “and there‘s never any left over!“

Ingredients

2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
2/3 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped carrot
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free half-and-half

Directions

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and carrot in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 3-7 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
Drain rice if necessary; fluff with a fork. Stir chicken and rice into potato mixture; heat through. In a small bowl, combine flour and half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 251 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup in Light & Tasty October/November 2006

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BoosBug

Oct 23, 2016

I actually hate to rate a recipe based on my own additions, as a few have done here. Bc the ratings aren't accurate. The only things I did different were, no potatoes (bc the soup is hearty enough), added 1/3 more broccoli, carrots and onions. 3 cups of leftover rotisserie chicken. The soup, I agree with others lacked in seasoning. Added a cup of chicken stock. In addition to 2tsp of poultry seasoning. It was amazing!!!! The creamy chk wild rice soup I usually make is made with a roux and tasted so floury. This was perfect. Love it and will be a staple here!
gproffit1971

Jan 6, 2015

Why are there potatoes in this soup ? I've hd this soup at lots of restaurants and its never had potatoes in it
elliebell9

Jun 27, 2013

I adapted the recipe and used med grain rice and salmon from the can. onion, celery, carrot. Kids loved it. Great way to get salmon into them.
kgburgess

Feb 23, 2012

This is really hearty and creamy and delicious! It was a bit bland, so I stirred in 1 Tbsp. of chicken bouillon granules and a sprinkle of Nature's Seasons seasoning blend, and it was perfect! It just needed a little bit stronger of a chicken flavor to the creamy soup part. That was just right. I would definitely make this again! It's hearty enough to eat for dinner.
Dinr4Two

Jan 23, 2012

This was AWESOME!!! I increased the amount of Chicken Broth by 1 C and added 1tsp of Garlic Powder and 1/4 tsp Ground Red Pepper. My husband could not stop raving about this soup. I will make it again and again.
1000applepies

Oct 2, 2011

Perfect base recipe for the soup I was craving! A little time consuming, yes, but worth it. Added the juice of two lemons and a couple teaspoons of garlic powder. Doubled the rice and the broccoli. Great soup.
SDawsonH

Sep 4, 2011

This was a very good recipe. I found it a little time consuming for a soup, but the results were worth it. Give it a try!
bella81762

Apr 17, 2011

this was my first foray into a creamed soup and all i can say is WOW!!! it is my new favorite soup, i had got some frozen bread loafs and it said how to make a bread bowl, so i wanted a cream soup, i switched it up a little, no carrots, added broccoli and cauliflower....and doubled it..so glad i did as now i will have leftovers
maddiesgirl

Feb 14, 2011

Great soup! I added some cayenne pepper and potato flour ( instead of flour). So yummy!
chaplainette

Dec 19, 2010

I took a short cut by sauteing the cubed chicken first in some butter, then adding onions and carrots until tender. Afterwards, I added the broth with potatoes/broccoli/rice and brought everything to a boil. Finally instead of half-and-half, I used heavy cream--didn't feel like skimping on the soup--and a few tablespoons of cornstarch instead of flour. It was delish!!