This Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a family favorite and is filled with chunks of chicken, sweet carrots and a wild rice mixture. This soup is a hearty delicious soup perfect for lunch or dinner.
It may be spring, but the evenings are still cool and sometimes even darned right cold. A nice bowl of soup always is satisfying and warms me right up!
What is a wild rice mix?
Wild rice mix is a mixture of different types of rice. Typically you will find wild rice, white rice and brown rice. Sometimes you will also find red rice added too. Make certain your mix does not contain any flavorings. You just want the rice. You could also use all wild rice instead of the blend.
Does the wild rice get cooked before adding to the soup?
No, the wild rice gets added directly to the soup and is cooked right in the soup.
How long does it take for the wild rice to cook in the soup?
It takes approximately 30-45 minutes for the rice to cook in the soup.
I'm not going to lie. One of our favorite soups has been from a packet that you just dump into a pot, add water and cook. It goes with us on camping trips and I've used it at home when I'm in need of a quick soup.
My daughter has been after me for a while to make this soup from scratch. After a couple of trials, I finally nailed a perfect creamy chicken and wild rice soup!
My kids make great taste testers. They are usually game for just about anything and boy do they give me honest feedback. Sometimes they can be a bit vague, "It's just not good." or "It needs something more."
Sometimes they are spot on with what they think, "It needs to be thicker and creamier." This last comment held true with this soup.
I was trying to get it thick and creamy without using a ton of heavy cream. The first few batches I made tasted delicious, but were a bit too soupy. Hmmmm....you would think soupy would be a good description for soup! But this soup is a creamy soup and it needed to be creamy.
How can I thicken soup?
When I want a thicker soup, I often add cornstarch mixed with a bit of water. Add just a bit at a time so you don't over thicken.
Can I reheat this soup?
Yes! This soup can be reheated. Just place in a pot and reheat over a low temperature.
This soup can be eaten as a light dinner or lunch. It was perfect eaten right after it was made, but it seems to get even better the next day. All the flavors really develop and meld together. Either way it is delicious!
Other Great Soup Recipes
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Enchilada Soup
- Cheesy Broccoli Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Corn Chowder
- Creamy Potato Soup
- Ham and Bean Soup
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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 small diced onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup wild rice mix
- 1 cup cooked chicken (diced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 Tablespoons corn starch
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups half and half
Instructions
- In a soup pot over medium heat add oil. Add celery, onion, and carrots. Saute for 5-8 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic. Continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and wild rice. Stir and cook for 45 minutes, until rice is cooked.
- Stir in chopped chicken, salt, pepper and thyme.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Pour into soup mixture while stirring. Simmer over medium for 10 minutes.
- Stir in milk half and half. When heated through, soup is ready to serve.
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
We had a snowfall in the morning, can you believe it? It doesn't really feel like Spring here and this soup sounds just the right fit for this unpredictably cold weather. So much in love with this thick and creamy texture of this delish soup. 🙂
Kathy says
One day the weather will turn warmer! In the meanwhile, we will just need to keep eating soup!
stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
There is something so calming and comforting about soup! This one especially, with it creamy base and rice I could eat this anytime morning, noon or night! Take care.
Kathy says
I think soup has magical qualities!
Manali@cookwithmanali.com says
sounds really comforting!!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Kids sure can be totally honest. I'm glad you figured out how not to make soupy soup! This sure looks like you nailed it!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
This is one of my husband's favorite soups Kathy! Pinning and trying soon!
Sues says
Pinned this because it's totally my ideal soup!! And I'm pretty much always cold, even int he summer, so this works for me any time! I also admit that I enjoy a canned butternut squash soup when I want something quick 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
We had snow here this weekend!! Spring just won't come! But this soup will certainly make things better! I love creamy soups and this one looks super delicious. Love the wild rice in there. What a perfect dinner with a hunk of bread for dunkin' 🙂 !! Pinned!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
My husband actually really likes canned soup, so no judgement on the packet soup here! The weather here has been rainy and cold the past two days, so soup is definitely on the menu! Loving this chicken and wild rice soup!! Gimme all the creamy-dreamy soup! Cheers!
David @ Spiced says
I totally hear ya about Spring, Kathy! It's like 2 steps forward and then 1 step back. As far as I'm concerned, it's still soup season here...and this soup sounds amazing! I am a huge sucker for a good creamy soup, and I could totally get behind having a bowl of this one for dinner tonight. Looks delicious! 🙂
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
We woke up today to a snowy landscape, again. Spring definitely is lost somewhere. Your soup would be just what the doctor ordered. It looks great and the perfect amount of creamy!
Kathy says
Spring just seems to be having a tough time getting here! This soup should help!