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I’m so excited to share a special recipe with you today—one that brings back cherished memories and is packed with wholesome goodness. This Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a family favorite that has been a staple in our home for as long as I can remember.
I vividly remember growing up eating chicken soup on cold nights. Now, I’ve updated the recipe for my own family with all kinds of gut-boosting, anti-inflammatory ingredients to help you live a happier, healthier life!
Wild rice, unlike regular rice, is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and essential minerals to boost your digestion.
Carrots, celery, and onions not only add flavor and texture but are also loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health. Add your own favorite veggies to make it your own!
Garlic is an immune-boosting powerhouse and parsley, thyme, and bay leaves offer all kinds of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
These comforting and health-boosting ingredients make it the perfect meal for any night of the week.
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup celery, chopped finely
1 cup onion, chopped finely
1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 5 cloves)
2 cups carrots, sliced into small circles
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 bay leaves
1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 chicken breasts)
8 cups chicken broth, low or no salt (1.5 quarts)
1 cup dry wild rice
INGREDIENTS you'll need
STOVETOP METHOD
Step 1: Prep Your Vegetables
Chop all your vegetables finely. I prefer to use a food processor to make this step quick and easy.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped celery, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and softened, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 3: Add Vegetables and Spices
Stir in the sliced carrots, salt, pepper, dried parsley, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Mix well to combine.
Step 4: Add Chicken and Broth
Place the whole chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the wild rice.
Step 5: Simmer
Cover the pot and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low-medium and let it simmer for 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
Step 6: Shred Chicken
After 30 minutes, remove the bay leaves from the broth and discard them. Take the chicken breasts out of the pot and shred them using forks or a mixer.
Step 7: Combine and Serve
Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir to combine. Serve hot and enjoy this hearty, comforting soup!
CROCKPOT METHOD
Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients
Chop all your vegetables finely, just as you would for the stovetop method.
Step 2: Add Ingredients to Crockpot
Place the chopped celery, onion, garlic, carrots, salt, pepper, dried parsley, dried thyme, and bay leaves into the crockpot. Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth and add the wild rice.
Step 3: Cook on Low
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
Step 4: Shred Chicken
Remove the bay leaves and discard them. Take the chicken breasts out of the crockpot and shred them using forks or a mixer.
Step 5: Combine and Serve
Add the shredded chicken back to the crockpot and stir to combine. Serve hot and enjoy!