Chicken Wild Rice Soup is an easy, one-pot meal for those days you need a little comfort. Cozy up with a bowl and a hunk of bread and call it a day.

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This soup is a copy cat of Panera Bread’s famous bowl. The combination of milk and starchy rice turns this soup into the most satisfying and creamy spoonful. Bon Appetit!

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Versatility Tip: Want to switch things up? Substitute wild rice for white rice, quinoa, bulgur or even russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. So long as you’re adding a bit of starch, it will turn out creamy and delicious.

How to Make Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Making Chicken Wild Rice Soup couldn’t be any easier. Grab a big soup pot, roll up your sleeves and get ready to fill your house with the most irresistible aroma.

  • Preheat a big soup pot. Add chopped carrots and onions and sauté.
  • Add flour and mix to incorporate.
  • Add broth concentrate, water, wild rice, chicken and bay leaves to the pot. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • Add milk and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and season to taste.
  • Serve piping hot!

Hot Tip: Broth concentrates, like Better than Bouillon, are a game changer. They take up so much less space than clunky cans of broth and are packed with flavor. If you haven’t tried using one before, this recipe is the perfect chance to experiment!

FAQ

Can I use leftover chicken or turkey?

This is the perfect soup to use up leftover chicken or turkey. Shred up the meat and add it directly into the soup pot with 15 minutes of cooking time left.

Can I freeze this soup?

Although tempting, I wouldn’t recommend freezing soup that contains milk or rice. Oftentimes, it wont reheat well and will curdle and turn to mush. Only make as much soup as you can eat in a week!

How to make chicken wild rice gluten free?

Omit the flour and thicken the soup with a gluten-free flour substitute or cornstarch. Technically, wild rice isn’t rice — it’s actually a form of grass and is naturally gluten-free.

What herbs compliment this soup well?

Add some dill or Italian parsley on top of your soup for an extra pop of flavor. Fresh herbs always elevate soups, so be generous!

Serving Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a meal on its own but pairs well with any bread of salad. Try accompanying it with our Caesar Salad Recipe or our Garden Salad Recipe. If you’re in the baking mood, whip up a fresh French Bread baguette.

Storing Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Store your Chicken Wild Rice Soup leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It should last for up to a week. The kicker? It gets more flavorful as it marinates and makes for leftovers that just keep getting more awesome.

Hot Tip: The soup does thicken as it sits in the fridge. If it’s a bit too thick for your taste, add a cup of broth to loosen it up.

More Hearty Soup Recipes

As a Ukrainian cook, I’m all about my soups. Check out a couple of my favorite, soul warming recipes below:

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