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Creamy and Healthy Chicken Wild Rice Soup


  • Author: amanda-miller
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A wholesome chicken wild rice soup that’s quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. Full of aromatic flavors and nourishing ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups spinach or kale
  • 1 cup almond milk or another non-dairy milk

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken, wild rice, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in slow cooker. Cook on low for 360–480 minutes or on high for 180–240 minutes.
  2. Seal the lid and cook the Instant Pot on high pressure for 25 minutes. Release the pressure naturally.
  3. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft, then add chicken, rice, broth, herbs, and spices. Simmer until chicken is cooked, about 20–25 minutes.
  4. Stir in spinach or kale and almond milk, allowing it to heat through and wilt.
  5. Shred chicken if desired and serve the soup warm.

Notes

Uniformly dice vegetables for even cooking. Consider using rotisserie chicken to save time.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooking, Instant Pot, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg